Location: Represa, California

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (day); 4x10 option available; Orientation: 3 weeks

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

• Provide evidence-based mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations for adults in a correctional setting
• Deliver individual and group therapy focused on trauma, behavioral health, and rehabilitation
• Develop and document treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries with clarity and purpose
• Collaborate with custody staff, healthcare teams, and administrative partners to coordinate patient care
• Participate in care-planning meetings, crisis interventions, and multidisciplinary rounds when needed
• Support orientation and mentorship activities during the initial three-week onboarding period
• Maintain strict confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with facility policies and state regulations

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in California (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
• Experience providing mental health therapy and assessments in adult populations; correctional or institutional experience is a strong plus
• Current CPR/First Aid as required by facility and ability to pass any required background/clearance checks
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with treatment planning and progress note standards

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) for Psychologist OR Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health field for LCSW/LMFT/LPCC

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnosis across a range of adult behavioral health presentations
• Evidence-based therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication; clear, timely documentation
• Crisis management skills and sound clinical judgment under pressure
• Cultural competence and trauma-informed care approach

Benefits

• Generous 40-hour weekly guarantee to give you stability from day one
• Competitive pay for a registry/contract role
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Paid time for orientation and a supportive onboarding experience
• Referral bonus program — bring a colleague and get rewarded
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that values your expertise
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Represa, California

Work near Sacramento with plenty to explore on your days off: stroll historic Old Sacramento, visit the California State Capitol Museum, enjoy miles of trails along the American River Parkway, sample local food and craft breweries, or take weekend trips to Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, or San Francisco within a couple hours’ drive.

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