Psychologist - Pontiac Correctional Center (79785)

Centurion Health; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a Clinical Psychologist for the Pontiac Correctional Center in Illinois. The role, which entails providing psychological leadership and direct patient care, offers an hourly rate of $72.12 and full-time hours with a flexible schedule. Candidates must hold a PsyD or PhD, be licensed in Illinois, and possess the necessary certifications. The position comes with benefits such as insurance coverage and a 401(k) with company match.

Working in correctional healthcare allows for a unique patient experience without the common complications seen in traditional settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PsyD or PhD from a U.S. APA-accredited university program.
• Licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Must have successfully completed post-doctoral requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological leadership, consultation, and direct services for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat mental disorders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Current BLS/CPR certification

Locked unit experience

Ability to pass credentialing and background check

Education

PsyD or PhD from a U.S. APA-accredited university

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pontiac Correctional Center – Pontiac, IL 61764

Position Type: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $72.12 per hour

Shift: Day shift, 8‑hour shifts, 5 days a week (no nights, holidays, weekends)

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Must hold a PsyD or PhD from a U.S. APA‑accredited university program.
• Must have successfully completed post‑doctoral 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 highly desired.
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 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.

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with patients – no cancellations or no shows.
• Consistent salary 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.
• Opportunity to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population.
• No required signing of employment contracts or non‑compete agreements.