Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 08-30-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, day
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
- Provide high-quality individual, group, and family therapy to adults in a correctional mental health setting
- Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that drive measurable progress
- Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation when urgent needs arise
- Collaborate with correctional staff and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
- Maintain clear, timely documentation and clinical notes to meet facility and regulatory standards
- Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and discharge planning
- Support program development and evidence-based interventions tailored to the population
Qualifications
- Active LMFT license (or LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist credentials considered)
- Experience in mental health treatment, ideally working with adult populations
- Comfort working in a correctional or institutional setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
- Current CPR/First Aid as required by facility policies (if applicable)
- Ability to pass facility background checks and required onboarding
Education
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Knowledge & Skills
- Trauma-informed care and best practices in behavioral health
- Group therapy facilitation and family systems approaches
- Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
- Familiarity with mental health documentation and electronic health records
- Cultural humility and the ability to build therapeutic rapport quickly
- Good communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer support
- Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back stronger
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- Professional development and CEU support to keep skills sharp
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your voice
- Referral program and recognition for team contributions
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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