Location: San Diego, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 05-17-2026

Shift Type: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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 compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care while maintaining safety and security in a correctional clinical setting
• Observe and document resident behavior, progress, and any changes in condition accurately and promptly
• Assist with therapeutic activities and support individualized care plans under clinical supervision
• Administer medications and follow med-pass protocols according to facility policies and scope of practice
• Use de-escalation techniques and safety-focused interventions to reduce incidents and maintain calm
• Collaborate with nurses, behavioral health staff, and custody personnel to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development during the 2-week onboarding period

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) credential valid in California
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screens including background check and drug screen
• Comfortable working in a correctional facility environment and following facility security protocols
• Strong communication skills and ability to document clearly in electronic or paper records
• Willingness to work the posted schedule including weekends
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Technician program or equivalent training required for LPT licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of psychiatric conditions, behavioral interventions, and basic psychopharmacology
• Skilled in observation, reporting, and clinical documentation
• Calm, patient-centered approach to crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Teamwork and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary staff
• Time management and reliable attendance for consistent shift coverage

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a clear weekly guarantee to help you plan ahead
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can actually take a break and recharge
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Dedicated onboarding and a 2-week paid training period to set you up for success
• A supportive team environment that values safety, respect, and collaboration
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend and earn rewards
• Access to employee resources and mental health support

Travel Perks: Explore San Diego, CA

Explore San Diego during your time off: soak up sun on Pacific Beach or La Jolla, hike the coastal trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, visit Balboa Park and its museums, tour the USS Midway Museum, enjoy the Gaslamp Quarter dining and nightlife, and take quick weekend trips to nearby Coronado Island or Julian for a change of pace.

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