Pays $44/hour — Counselor market median is ~$68k (23 jobs)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (69456)
About the Role
Day shift, 8am-4pm. Full-time mental health professional in correctional setting. Danville, IL.
Join Centurion Health as a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Day Shift in Danville, Illinois.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $43/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Centurion Health in Danville, Illinois.
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
Psychology Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 16% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Centurion Health ranks #22 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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