Location: San Diego, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 07-12-2026

Shift Type: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (day shift)

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 and support to individuals in a correctional healthcare setting
• Observe, assess and document behavioral changes and clinical progress with clarity and accuracy
• Participate in treatment planning and follow through on care interventions
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
• Collaborate with nurses, mental health clinicians and custody staff to coordinate care
• Lead or support therapeutic group activities and skills-building sessions as directed
• Maintain compliance with facility protocols, safety standards and infection control practices

Qualifications

• Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT). Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) candidates will also be considered.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification preferred or required per facility policy
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health or correctional/medical settings is highly desirable
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the scheduled days; note that time off during assignment may not be permitted
• Successful background check and clearance to work in a correctional facility

Education

• Completion of a state-approved Psychiatric Technician program or Vocational Nursing program
• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong observation and clinical documentation skills
• Crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques
• Familiarity with behavioral health concepts and psychiatric care approaches
• Ability to follow care plans and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams
• Comfort working in a secure correctional healthcare environment and following related protocols

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid time off to rest, recharge and show up at your best
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Ongoing training and mentorship so you never stop learning
• A supportive team that values your reliability and clinical skills
• Guaranteed weekly hours for schedule stability
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Work in a meaningful role where your care makes a real difference every shift

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