Psychiatrist (82873)
Listed compensation
starting at $374K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $314k (middle half $272k–$327k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Illinois | 121 active | 1,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 72% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 |
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