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Centurion Health
Canton, Illinois

Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW)

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.3-$48.35/hr

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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

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Individual therapyCorrectional healthcare

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.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$101kSocial Work median $66k (middle half $52k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois197 active6,559 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 22% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onIllinois social worker listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,608 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Centurion Healthsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index359 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

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About Centurion Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

Living in Canton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$127k
Median resident rent
$766/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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