Location: Clayton, AL

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with rotating weekends (Day / Rotating shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $52 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 and provide compassionate behavioral health care to individuals in the facility
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that make a difference
• Lead individual and group therapy sessions with clinical confidence
• Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation to maintain a safe environment
• Document clinical encounters clearly and timely in the facility record system
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care
• Follow facility protocols and contribute to a culture of safety and respect

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Behavioral Health Professional credential (state license as required)
• Experience working in behavioral health or related clinical settings is preferred
• Comfort with counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to pass required background checks and facility clearance
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Current BLS/CPR preferred or willingness to obtain

Education

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field preferred; Master's degree advantageous

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic interviewing
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies
• Trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Skilled documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) use
• Cultural sensitivity and effective communication with diverse populations
• Ability to work within facility safety and security protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make this 13-week adventure comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Continuing education and training opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills
• A supportive team that values YOU — collaboration, respect, and real teamwork
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians into the fold
• Comprehensive onboarding and local support so you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Clayton, AL

This is a travel assignment in lovely Clayton, AL — enjoy small-town southern charm with easy access to outdoor recreation. Spend weekends exploring nearby Lake Eufaula for boating, fishing, and scenic sunsets, stroll historic downtown Clayton and sample local Southern cuisine, or take a short drive for cultural outings and museums in the region. Plenty of parks, scenic drives, and friendly local spots make downtime genuinely relaxing.

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