School Psychologist | Juvenile Detention Center

School Psychologist | Juvenile Detention Center

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Psychologist to support students within a maximum-security juvenile detention facility. This role is primarily counseling-focused with some assessment responsibilities.

Position Details:

• Start: ASAP
• Setting: Onsite at a maximum-security juvenile detention center (with security present)
• Schedule: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services to detained youth
• Conduct psychological assessments as needed
• Apply trauma-informed care practices in all interactions
• Support student emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral stabilization
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and educational planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with facility staff and educators

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong background in trauma-informed care
• Calm, compassionate, and non-threatening presence
• Experience working with high-need or justice-involved youth strongly preferred
• Comfortable in a secure, structured environment

Qualifications:

• Valid School Psychologist license/credential
• Experience in counseling-heavy or alternative education settings preferred

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.24 to $67.24. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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