Psychologist
Location: Ione, CA
Start Date: 01-25-2026
End Date: 06-07-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day)
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 evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy to adults in a correctional setting
- Conduct psychological assessments and deliver clear, actionable treatment recommendations
- Collaborate with custody and multidisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate care and support safety
- Document clinical encounters accurately and timely to meet facility and regulatory standards
- Participate in case reviews, treatment planning, and continuity-of-care activities
- Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation when urgent mental health needs arise
- Contribute to a positive clinical culture by sharing best practices and mentoring colleagues
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychologist (PSY) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) also accepted
- Active, unrestricted state license required prior to start
- Experience or strong interest in correctional or forensic mental health is preferred
- Comfort with structured clinical documentation and working in secure facility settings
- Ability to pass background checks and meet facility clearance requirements
- Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills with adult populations
Education
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field (degree aligned with licensure)
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Competent in individual and group therapy modalities
- Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Clear clinical documentation and strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with custody staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Culturally responsive care and trauma-informed clinical approach
Benefits
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week for schedule stability and predictable income
- Competitive contract pay and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain your credentials
- Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment
- Opportunities to gain valuable correctional mental health experience
- Access to professional development and training opportunities
- Referral bonus program to reward helping us grow the team
- Clear onboarding and local facility support so you can focus on care
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Psychologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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