Psychologist
Location: Soledad, CA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 06-07-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day) OR Thursday-Sunday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and treatment records
- Collaborate with custody staff and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Respond to mental health crises and implement appropriate interventions
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment within the correctional facility
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychologist in California OR a valid California license as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC (candidates with these licenses will be considered)
- Active, unrestricted clinical license in good standing
- Comfortable and professional working in a correctional setting (facility: Salinas Valley State Prison)
- Strong assessment, clinical formulation, and treatment planning skills
- Ability to pass facility-required background checks and clearances
Education
- Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD/PsyD) for Psychologist roles OR
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field for LCSW/LMFT/LPCC candidates, plus appropriate state licensure
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Skilled in individual and group psychotherapy modalities
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Thorough clinical documentation and progress note best practices
- Collaborative communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Cultural competence and trauma-informed care approach
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your clinical expertise and well-being
- Flexible 4-day workweek options for better work-life balance
- Licensure assistance guidance and reimbursement opportunities to keep you current
- Professional development and continuing education encouragement
- Reliable scheduling with a 40-hour guarantee during the assignment
- Access to peer consultation and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Paid time for documentation and structured workflow to reduce burnout
- Meaningful work making a direct impact in mental health 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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