Who We Are:

Wayne County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and alongside the Detroit River. Our unique corner of Michigan offers a special blend of opportunities for residents and businesses. Wayne County is home to 34 cities and nine townships, each with its own distinctive character, and is the home to nearly 1.8 million residents. As a resident of Wayne County, you can enjoy services, support, and recreation, which makes the county a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We are committed to providing our communities with quality services and facilities that will make them thrive. If you are committed to serving our communities and residents, join our team!

Join Our Team:

Job Description Summary:

The Department Manager 2, functioning as a Sr. Crisis Prevention Therapist, under the direction of the Mental Health Department Manager, will screen and assess all incoming residents. Observations, interviewing, records, and reference materials will be utilized to diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders and to formulate treatment plans for residents detained at the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Sr. Therapist will provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and insight into the understanding of the factors that create youth offenders. The Sr. Therapist will focus on intervention services, crisis prevention as well as crisis resolution to interrupt and stop cycles of violence and retaliation through best evidence-based practices.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology, or related Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Psychologist, OR Limited Licensed Master Social worker - Clinical designation preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience providing therapeutic treatment/intervention to youth.
• Juvenile Detention experience - preferred.
• Special Conditions:
  • Candidates must obtain Central Registry Clearance and Children's Protective Services History Clearance

Veteran's Preference: Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Requests for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of the examination.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legalpostings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 6493777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.