Psychologist - Pontiac Correctional Center

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)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.