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Centurion Health
Joliet, Illinois

Behavioral Health Technician (78701)

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$27.07/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Northern Reception and Classification Center - Joliet, IL 60434
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Job Shift: Evening
  • Job Category: Medical Technician & SupportRate of Pay: $26.00 Hourly to $27.07 Hourly 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 Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at the Northern Reception & Classification Center located in Joliet, IL. The Behavioral Health Technician participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting. Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities include providing therapeutic support services, including treatment focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities, as well as providing formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.). Behavioral Health Technicians, also assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and data management pertaining to the mental health treatment and scheduling of patients. This includes providing support for the operation of telepsychiatry services. 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: Tuesday through Saturday; 12:00pm to 8:00pm Centurion offers a comprehensive benefits package 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 Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science required Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness preferred Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician implements interventions and provides therapeutic support services, including psychosocial groups and crisis management, for patients in a correctional setting. They also assist in maintaining mental health records and supporting telepsychiatry operations.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a Social Science is required, and experience providing programming for patients with serious mental illness is preferred. Candidates must possess active CPR/AED certification and be able to pass a background investigation for security clearance.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychosocial Group FacilitationPatient EducationMicrosoft ExcelTelepsychiatry Support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Centurion Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 359 active listings.

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$56kBehavioral Health median $45k (middle half $43k–$47k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$55k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Illinois33 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Centurion Healthsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index359 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,195 Behavioral Health listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$45k
10
$45k-55k
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$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends
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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
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo
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.

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