Location: Vacaville, CA

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 08-30-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday & Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day) OR Wednesday & Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 20

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 for patients in a correctional setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions
• Provide individual and group therapy focused on stabilization, coping skills, and rehabilitation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, custody, and specialty services to coordinate care
• Document clinical encounters clearly and timely in the medical record and contribute to continuity of care
• Respond to mental health crises and provide appropriate crisis intervention and referrals
• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Psychologist license (or active California LCSW license if applying as LCSW)
• Experience working in mental health settings; experience with correctional or forensic populations a strong fit
• Ability to complete facility-required background checks and security clearances
• Comfortable working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in a custodial healthcare environment
• Available to work the specified daytime schedule (Mon & Fri or Wed & Fri, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Willingness to attend a one-week orientation prior to clinical start

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in diagnostic assessment and risk evaluation
• Competence in evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT-informed strategies, trauma-informed care)
• Strong clinical documentation and case formulation abilities
• Crisis management and de-escalation skills appropriate for correctional settings
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with custody and healthcare staff
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse patient populations

Benefits

• Join a supportive team that values YOU and the work you do every day
• Generous paid time off and time to recharge (details provided during onboarding)
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Professional development and training opportunities, including correctional mental health orientation
• A clear onboarding week to get you set up and confident (Orientation: 1 week)
• Work-life balance with predictable daytime schedules
• A mission-driven culture — meaningful work helping patients in a correctional healthcare setting

Travel Perks: Explore Vacaville, CA

Explore the local flavor while you’re on assignment: stroll the shops at Vacaville Premium Outlets, relax at Lagoon Valley Park with walking trails and lake views, and enjoy family-friendly Nut Tree Plaza. Weekend trips are a breeze — Napa Valley wine country, historic downtown Sacramento, and scenic Solano County destinations are all within easy driving distance. Plenty of hiking, biking, and regional attractions to enjoy on your days off.

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