Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (69456)
Listed compensation
$44/hour
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Job Description
- Job Location: Danville Correctional Center - Danville, IL 61834
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support
Pay rate for LCPC, LCSW, LMFT: $43.99/hr Pay rate for LPC, LSW: $37.98/hr 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 the Danville Correctional Center located in Danville, Illinois.
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.
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits 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...
Shift/Hours: 8am-4pm 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, LPC or LSW 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 indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Qualified Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive mental health care within a correctional setting, which includes conducting intake and assessments, crisis intervention, and developing treatment plans. Duties also involve consulting with a multi-disciplinary team, managing cases, and delivering both individual and group therapy sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's level degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, along with an active independent mental health professional license in Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSW). A minimum of two years of direct care experience with mentally ill individuals is preferred, and candidates must pass a background investigation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 221 active | 6,542 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment251 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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