Job DetailsJob Location: Northern Reception and Classification Center - Joliet, IL 60434Position Type: Full-TimeJob Shift: EveningJob Category: Medical Technician & SupportRate of Pay: $26.00 Hourly to $27.07 Hourly 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 Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at the Northern Reception & Classification Center located in Joliet, IL.
The Behavioral Health Technician participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting. Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities include providing therapeutic support services, including treatment focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities, as well as providing formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.). Behavioral Health Technicians, also assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and data management pertaining to the mental health treatment and scheduling of patients. This includes providing support for the operation of telepsychiatry services. 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: Tuesday through Saturday; 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Centurion offers a comprehensive benefits package 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
Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science required
Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness preferred
Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases
Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
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Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at the Northern Reception & Classification Center located in Joliet, IL.
The Behavioral Health Technician participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting. Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities include providing therapeutic support services, including treatment focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities, as well as providing formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.). Behavioral Health Technicians, also assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and data management pertaining to the mental health treatment and scheduling of patients. This includes providing support for the operation of telepsychiatry services. 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: Tuesday through Saturday; 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Centurion offers a comprehensive benefits package 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
Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science required
Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness preferred
Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases
Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
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Job ID: 521871958
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2026
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