Location: Represa, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Day shift

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

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches
• Develop and monitor treatment plans that promote measurable progress
• Collaborate with custody and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Perform risk assessments and intervene to ensure patient and facility safety
• Document assessments, treatment, and progress notes accurately and timely
• Support continuity of care and assist with appropriate community referrals

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist preferred; LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC will be accepted per job notes
• Active license to practice (California licensure expected for work in-state)
• Experience in mental health assessment and therapy in institutional or clinical settings preferred
• Strong clinical documentation and risk assessment skills
• Ability to work Monday-Thursday daytime schedule and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of mental health diagnostics, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapies
• Skilled in crisis intervention and risk assessment in high-acuity settings
• Comfortable working in a correctional or institutional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear clinical documentation and teamwork
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse patient population

Benefits

• Competitive pay and steady schedule to support work-life balance
• Generous housing stipend options for travel clinicians
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back strong
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team and leadership that values your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Represa, CA

This assignment is based at California State Prison - Sacramento. While on assignment you can explore nearby Sacramento highlights: stroll Old Sacramento’s historic waterfront, visit the California State Capitol and its museum, enjoy American River trails for hiking and biking, relax at nearby Folsom Lake, and take easy day trips to Napa Valley or San Francisco for a weekend escape.

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