Location: Ione, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day). Employer will also accept 0.75 FTE: any three days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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 psychological assessment and treatment to adults in a correctional setting
• Develop individualized treatment plans and document progress to support continuity of care
• Deliver individual and group therapy focused on behavior change, coping skills, and mental health stabilization
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and address safety or crisis situations
• Perform intake evaluations, risk assessments, and make clinically sound recommendations
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and training initiatives to enhance services

Qualifications

• Valid CA Psychologist license (PSY) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential acceptable per posting
• Experience working with adult populations in outpatient, institutional, or forensic mental health preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills
• Ability to work professionally in a correctional facility and collaborate with custody and clinical staff
• Clear communication skills and commitment to ethical, culturally responsive care

Education

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (preferred) or Master's degree in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy as applicable to licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT-informed approaches, trauma-informed care)
• Skilled in psychological assessment, treatment planning, and progress documentation
• Familiarity with behavioral health issues common in incarcerated populations
• Ability to manage clinical risk, safety planning, and crisis intervention
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with clinical recordkeeping

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a 40-hour weekly guarantee to give you stability and predictability
• Supportive team environment where your clinical skills are valued and your voice matters
• Professional development support and opportunities to grow in correctional mental health
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding and access to peers experienced in forensic mental health
• Meaningful work making a real impact on underserved populations

Travel Perks: Explore Ione, CA

Explore Amador County's Gold Rush charm—weekend wine tasting in the Shenandoah Valley and quaint historic downtowns like Sutter Creek and Jackson. Outdoor lovers can visit Lake Camanche for boating and fishing or take a short drive north to Folsom Lake and Sacramento for dining, museums, and cultural events. Enjoy scenic foothill drives, local farmers markets, and easy weekend escapes into the Sierra Nevada.

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