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Pontiac, Illinois

Psychologist - Pontiac Correctional Center (79785)

Psychologist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Prescriptive Authority State

Listed compensation

$72.12/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pontiac Correctional Center - Pontiac, IL 61764Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderJOIN Centurion Health in our NEWEST PARTNERSHIP with Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Center located in Livingston, Illinois, 30 miles to Bloomington and 70 miles to Peoria. Pontiac Correctional Center is a maximum-security prison for adult male individuals in custody.

The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological leadership, consultation, and direct services for patients in an assigned facility. The Psychologist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients. Hourly rate of $72.12.

Qualifications Must hold PsyD or PhD from a US APA accredited university program. Must have successfully completed post-doc requirements. Licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist Supervisory experience required. Current BLS/CPR certification Must be able to pass credentialing and background check.

Prior locked unit experience is highly desired. Work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Available Shift Full-time working five 8-hour shifts per week Day Shift No nights, holidays, weekends We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more… Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare Ability to spend time with your patients.

No more cancellations or “no shows” Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume. Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up. Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population.

Not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

For additional information, please contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter at (571)650-2677 or via email at ehannemann@teamcenturion.com indmhm

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychological leadership, consultation, and direct clinical services to patients within a maximum-security correctional facility. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders.

Requirements

Must hold a PsyD or PhD from an APA accredited program and be licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. Requires supervisory experience and current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentMental Health TreatmentClinical PsychologySupervisionCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient CareCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist - Pontiac Correctional Center (79785) at Centurion Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychology — ranked against 1,627 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Psychology listings for work-life

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  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Pontiac

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k
Median resident rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Centurion Health

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits