Psychologist
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 - 2:00 PM, day shift
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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
- Assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans that make a real difference
- Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when urgent needs arise
- Collaborate with correctional health staff and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Document clinical encounters clearly and timely to maintain continuity and compliance
- Support rehabilitation and reentry goals through strengths-based interventions
- Participate in staff training and case consultations to improve service quality
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychologist in good standing (state license required)
- Or a current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LMFT, or LPCC licensed in California
- Experience providing mental health services in institutional or community settings preferred
- Ability to pass required background checks and facility credentials
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Education
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) for Psychologist roles; or
- Master's degree (MSW, MA, or equivalent) for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC roles
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Comfortable providing individual and group psychotherapy
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment expertise
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices
- Familiarity with correctional mental health dynamics and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong documentation and electronic health record skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back refreshed
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
- Flexible scheduling during orientation to ease your transition
- Employee assistance and wellness resources to support work-life balance
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Psychologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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