Location: Susanville, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that improve patient outcomes
• Provide individual, group, and crisis intervention services to incarcerated patients
• Collaborate with custody staff, medical providers, and behavioral health colleagues to coordinate care
• Maintain timely, thorough documentation and clinical records in accordance with facility policies
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment meetings and continuity-of-care planning
• Support rehabilitation and therapeutic programming focused on safety, stabilization, and recovery

Qualifications

• Active, valid license as a Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW (California licensure preferred)
• Clinical experience in mental health settings; experience in correctional or forensic settings is a strong plus
• Current professional liability insurance as required and willingness to complete facility onboarding
• Ability to pass background checks and facility security clearance
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) for Psychologist role; or Master's degree for LMFT/LCSW candidates
• Relevant clinical internships or supervised clinical hours as required for licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy
• Comfortable with crisis intervention and stabilization techniques
• Proficient documentation and clinical record-keeping
• Collaborative communication with medical and custody teams
• Familiarity with correctional behavioral health challenges and ethical considerations
• Culturally competent approach and trauma-informed care principles

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a dependable weekly guarantee — stability you can plan around
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to support your future
• Paid Time Off so you can actually recharge on your days off
• Referral bonus program — tell a colleague and earn rewards
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values mental health care in corrections
• One-week paid orientation to get you comfortable and set up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Susanville, CA

This 16-week contract places you near outdoor gems: explore Lassen Volcanic National Park for unique volcanic landscapes and hiking, enjoy fishing and water recreation at nearby Eagle Lake, stroll or bike portions of the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, and learn local history at the Susanville museums. For weekend escapes, a drive to Reno offers dining and entertainment options.

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