Psychologist - Mental Health
Location: Stockton, CA
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 05-24-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Tuesday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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 comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for individuals in a psychiatric program
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans informed by evidence-based practices
- Deliver individual and group therapy focused on symptom reduction, coping skills and rehabilitation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity
- Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions as needed and document clinical findings in the medical record
- Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention as required to maintain patient and staff safety
- Contribute to program development, quality improvement and case reviews to enhance services
Qualifications
- California licensure as a Psychologist (Doctoral level) preferred; active, unrestricted license required for independent practice
- Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) or equivalent clinical training
- Experience working in psychiatric or forensic/institutional mental health settings preferred
- Demonstrated competency in assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based psychotherapy
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet facility credentialing requirements
Education
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Knowledge & Skills
- Assessment and diagnostic formulation for serious mental illness
- Individual and group psychotherapy modalities
- Risk assessment and crisis management
- Trauma-informed and culturally competent care
- Effective interdisciplinary communication and case coordination
- Clinical documentation and outcome tracking
Benefits
- Competitive pay and a guaranteed 40 hours per week for the length of the assignment
- Flexible contract assignment with predictable daytime hours — great for work-life balance
- Medical, dental and vision plan options available through UHC
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Generous paid time off options so you can recharge
- Referral bonus program — share the opportunity and earn rewards
- Supportive team environment with clear clinical pathways and supervision
- Opportunities to grow clinically in a psychiatric program setting
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Psychologist - Mental Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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