Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (83482)
Listed compensation
$45.54-$48.35/hr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportRate of Pay for LCPC, LCSW: $45.54/hr to $48.35/hr Depending on Experience Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team at Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center located in Joliet, Illinois
- Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm The QMHP provides comprehensive mental health care to patients in a correctional setting, including intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, consulting with a multi-disciplinary team, case management, and providing individual and group therapy
Performs all duties as assigned by leadership and as directed by Centurion policy and procedure, as well as IDOC Directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Centurion offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Qualifications Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required Active Independent mental health professional license Illinois: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT required Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification Minimum of two years’ experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness preferred Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Key Responsibilities
The Qualified Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive mental health care, including intake assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. They also facilitate individual and group therapy while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess an active Illinois license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT). A minimum of two years of direct care experience with individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 20% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $95k–$101k | Social Work median $78k (middle half $53k–$83k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 216 active | 6,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 20% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment246 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,349 in the last 30 days | 1,564 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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