Behavioral Health Technician (78701)
Listed compensation
$26-$27.07/hr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $54k–$56k | Behavioral Health median $45k (middle half $43k–$47k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Illinois | 33 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 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 Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index359 active listings |
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