Location: Ione, CA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-03-2026

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

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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 psychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans that support mental health and safety
• Deliver individual and group therapy appropriate to a correctional setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support clinical decisions
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and compliance with facility protocols
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed to ensure patient and staff safety
• Support continuity of care through clear handoffs and communication with facility staff

Qualifications

• Active, valid license as a Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC (PSY/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) — ability to practice in California preferred
• Current professional liability coverage (or ability to obtain) and clean license record
• Experience (or strong interest) in mental health practice; correctional setting experience is a plus
• Comfort with conducting assessments, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention
• Ability to complete a one-week orientation prior to clinical start
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Education

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (for Psychologist) or Master’s degree in Social Work/Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling for LCSW/LMFT/LPCC

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapy modalities and trauma-informed care
• Good documentation practices and understanding of confidentiality in institutional settings
• Risk assessment and crisis management capabilities
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to structured facility protocols
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with custody and healthcare teams

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and stay resilient in a demanding role
• Professional development and training during a one-week orientation
• Opportunities to gain meaningful correctional mental health experience
• Flexible scheduling that gives you long weekends every week
• Comprehensive onboarding and a clear point of contact for questions
• A collaborative environment where your assessments and interventions truly matter

Travel Perks: Explore Ione, CA

This 14-week assignment places you in Ione in California’s Gold Country foothills. Explore nearby Amador Wine Country for relaxed evenings, stroll historic downtown Sutter Creek and Jackson for charming shops and local eats, or get outside with hiking and picnics at the nearby scenic parks. Sacramento is an easy drive for museums and city life, and outdoor lovers will enjoy lakes, trails, and weekend escapes into the Sierra foothills.

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