Licensed Clinical Psychologist (67413)

JOIN Centurion Health in our NEWEST PARTNERSHIP with Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center located in Joliet, Illinois, just 30 miles southwest of Chicago.

JITC is a specialized mental health correctional facility operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. It offers the most intensive levels of psychiatric and medical care for adult male and female inmates with serious mental illness or long-term medical needs. Designed by HOK in collaboration with ILDOC, this facility features “therapeutic justice design” integrating therapeutic design principles with security, promoting healing while maintain safety.

The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological leadership, consultation, and direct services for patients in an assigned facility. The Psychologist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.

Joliet, Illinois located 30 miles southwest of Chicago, offers easy access via Metra and Amtrak, with the Modern Gateway Center serving as a multimodal transit hub for rail and bus service. The city is experiencing booming job growth significantly higher than the national average while offering a cost of living lower than the national average providing attractive housing, quality school districts and abundant professional opportunities.

• Must hold PsyD or PhD from a US APA accredited university program.
• Must have successfully completed post-doc requirements.
• Licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist
• Supervisory experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Must be able to pass credentialing and background check.
• Prior locked unit experience is highly desired. 
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Available Shift

• Full-time working five 8-hour shifts per week
• Day Shift
• No nights, holidays, weekends

Salary of $150,000 per year after successful completion of six-month introductory period. 

We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Much more...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume.
• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up.
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population.
• Not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements.

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: holley@teamcenturion.com or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me: https://calendly.com/holley-7

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