Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (77921)
Listed compensation
$44/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Graham Correctional Center - Hillsboro, IL 62049
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportPay Rate for LCPC, LCSW, LMFT: $44.00/Hourly Depending on Experience Pay Rate for LPC, LSW: $37.00 to $39.29 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 the Graham Correctional Center located in Hillsboro, Illinois. 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
- Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm We offer excellent compensation and 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
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, LPC or LSW 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 indmhm
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive mental health care to patients within a correctional facility, including assessments and crisis intervention. Responsibilities include treatment planning, case management, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and an active Illinois mental health professional license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSW). Candidates must have CPR/AED certification and tuberculosis documentation, with a preference for two years of direct care experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $77k–$92k | Social Work median $58k (middle half $51k–$73k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 226 active | 6,462 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 30% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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