Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW)
Listed compensation
$38.3-$48.35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, IL
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Pay Rate for LCPC, LCSW, LMFT: $45.54/Hrly to $48.35/Hrly Depending on Experience Pay Rate for LPC, LSW: $38.30/hrly to $$40.66/hrly 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 Illinois River Correctional Center located in Canton, 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
- Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm 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 in a correctional setting, including assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. They also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide individual and group therapy while adhering to facility policies.
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 with mental illness is preferred, along with current CPR/AED certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker 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 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$101k | Social Work median $66k (middle half $52k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 197 active | 6,559 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 22% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Illinois social worker listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,608 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Centurion Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index359 active listings |
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