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Joliet, Illinois

Psychiatrist (82873)

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $374K

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Professional Degree
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Centurion Health is proud to be the NEW provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our team at Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center located in Joliet, Illinois.

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients, works under the supervision of the Psychiatric Medical Director, and provides clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients with psychiatric disorders or other mental health issues. Annual salary starting at $374,400 or higher based on years of experience.

Qualifications Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required Active, unrestricted MD/DO Illinois license or ability to obtain Active, unrestricted DEA Ability to pass credentialing, drug screening and background check BC/BE in a Psychiatry specialty is required We offer 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...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

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

About Us

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 contact Amy Burns, Provider Recruiter, aburns4@teamcenturion.com or 703-544-7702.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a correctional facility. They also provide clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school and possess an active, unrestricted Illinois license. Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry is required, along with the ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $314k (middle half $272k–$327k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Illinois121 active1,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 72% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment992 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+9.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 14 employers
11
<$345k
3
$345k-390k
13
$390k-435k
13
$435k-480k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
80%
CME allowance
43% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$500k
#4

Interventional Psychiatrist

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,885 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, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.