Location: Wasco, CA

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 06-07-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Thursday-Sunday or Saturday-Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual and group psychotherapy to incarcerated adults
• Conduct psychological assessments and intake evaluations with clarity and compassion
• Develop and implement treatment plans that support rehabilitation and mental wellness
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning when urgent needs arise
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the required systems
• Collaborate with custody staff and multidisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate care
• Participate in trainings and case reviews to continuously improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) considered
• Experience working in mental health settings, correctional health experience is a strong plus
• Valid license to practice in California preferred
• Ability to pass facility security clearance and comply with institutional policies
• Willingness to complete the 2-week, five-day-per-week training orientation

Education

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency in individual and group therapy modalities, including CBT and trauma-informed approaches
• Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
• Clear, concise documentation and progress note writing
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and security-focused environments
• Cultural competence and respectful communication with diverse populations

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Generous local contract compensation and timely weekly pay
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required paperwork
• Paid orientation: 2-week training period (five 8-hour days)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonus program for recommending great clinicians
• Comprehensive onboarding so you can focus on patient care

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