Location: Wasco, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 05-03-2026

Shift Type: Friday-Monday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift). Note: Two-week training, Monday-Friday, five 8-hour days

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments and intake evaluations for incoming patients
• Provide individual and group therapy interventions tailored to patient needs
• Perform crisis intervention and risk assessment with calm, decisive action
• Develop and update treatment plans and document progress in a timely, accurate manner
• Collaborate with custody and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure safety
• Refer patients to specialized services when appropriate and facilitate continuity of care
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all clinical work

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist (PSY) in good standing OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). LMFT or LPCC candidates may also be considered per job notes
• Active and unrestricted license in the applicable discipline (state licensure required)
• Experience or interest in working in correctional or forensic mental health settings preferred
• Strong clinical documentation skills and competence with treatment planning
• Ability to pass facility security/clearance requirements

Education

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (for Psychologist positions)
• Master of Social Work (MSW) for Licensed Clinical Social Worker roles; equivalent graduate degree for LMFT/LPCC applicants

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in adult populations
• Crisis intervention and risk management
• Trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Clear, concise clinical documentation and record-keeping
• Effective communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
• Familiarity with relevant confidentiality, ethical, and legal standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid Time Off to recharge and stay balanced
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
• Professional training and development during the two-week onboarding
• Referral bonus program for helping us find great teammates
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Wasco, CA

This 17-week assignment places you in Wasco, a Kern County community with easy access to nearby attractions. Enjoy local dining and small-town charm in Wasco, take a short drive into Bakersfield for museums, music venues, and more diverse dining options, or head into the southern Sierra for hiking and outdoor time in Sequoia National Forest and along the Kern River. Weekend road trips to Lake Isabella or scenic drives to the Central Valley and the coast are great ways to recharge on days off.

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