Mental Health Unit Director - Clinical Psychologist - Dixon Correctional Center
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Details
Job Location:
Dixon Correctional Center - Dixon, IL 61021
Position Type:
Full-Time
Education Level: Professional Degree
Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a Mental Health Unit Director (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) to join our team at Dixon Correctional Center located in Dixon, IL. Dixon is located approximately 40 miles from Rockford, IL.
The Mental Health Unit Director is responsible for providing administrative guidance, direct supervision, and training to clinical and administrative staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical needs and provide quality behavioral/mental health services in a correctional setting. The Mental Health Unit Manager will also develop and implement site level treatment schedules, participate in interviews and hiring processes, as well as performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and ensuring adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered for this position.
Benefits include:- Health, life and disability insurance
- Company paid malpractice insurance
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Vision, dental, pet insurance and more!
- IL Licensed Psychologist or independent mental health license required.
- Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
- Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable is required
- Supervisory experience in a state or county corrections facility is preferred
- Behavioral/mental health experience in a correctional and/or mental health residential treatment unit environment is preferred
For additional information, please contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter at or via email at
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