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Joliet, Illinois

Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (83481)

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45.54-$48.35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Evening
  • 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: Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 8:00pm 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 in a correctional setting, including intake, assessments, and crisis intervention. They are also responsible for treatment planning, case management, and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.

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, or 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

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentIndividual therapyConsultationCorrectional mental health

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (83481) at Centurion Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,391 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,391 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$95k–$101kSocial Work median $78k (middle half $53k–$83k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois216 active6,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 20% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment246 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,349 in the last 30 days1,564 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,391 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,391 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401k with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.