Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW)
Listed compensation
$38.3-$48.45/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Vandalia Correctional Center - Vandalia, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, Pay rate for LCPC, LCSW, LMFT: $45.54/HRLY TO $48.45/HRLY Pay rate for LPC, LSW: $$38.30/HRLY TO $40.66/HRLY 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 Vandalia Correctional Center located in Vandalia, Illinois.
Schedule
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAYS 8:00AM TO 4:00PM 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...
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
Key Responsibilities
The Qualified Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive mental health care, including intake assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning within a correctional facility. They also conduct individual and group therapy while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess an active Illinois mental health license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSW). A minimum of two years of direct care experience with individuals suffering from mental illness is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Work Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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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