Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (75865)
Listed compensation
$37-$46.71/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lawrence Correctional Center - Sumner, IL 62466Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: EveningJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS RAE OF PAY FOR LCPC, LCSW, LMFT: $44.00/HOURLY TO $46.71/HOURLY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE RATE OF PAY FOR LPC, LSW: $37.00/HOURLY 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 Lawrence Correctional Center located in Sumner, 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.
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...
Shift/Hours: Monday Through Friday 12:00Pm to 8:00Pm
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
The QMHP provides comprehensive mental health care within a correctional setting, which includes conducting intake and assessments, managing crises, and developing treatment plans. Duties also involve consulting with multidisciplinary teams, providing case management, and delivering individual and group therapy.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's level degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, along with an active independent mental health professional license in Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSW). A minimum of two years of direct care experience with mentally ill individuals is preferred, and passing a background investigation is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) (75865) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Sumner
- Median resident rent
- $738/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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