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Galesburg, Illinois

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

Behavioral Health Tech Top 25% in Behavioral HealthNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.91-$28.58/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hill Correctional Center - Galesburg, IL 61401Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Technician & SupportRate of Pay: $26.91/hr to $28.58/hr 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 Hill Correctional Facility located in Galesburg, 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

  • ability 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

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides therapeutic support services, including psychosocial groups, crisis management, and patient education within a correctional facility. They also participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and assist with record maintenance and telepsychiatry operations.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a Social Science is required for this position. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in activities programming for patients with serious mental illness and possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Telepsychiatry supportRecord keeping

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,149 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Behavioral Health

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends

Living in Galesburg

  • Typical 3-bed home value $135k
  • Median resident rent $801/mo
  • Residents' average commute 17 min
  • State income tax up to 5%
Sources & calculation

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays