Location: San Diego, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 10-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 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, hands-on care to patients within the correctional behavioral health setting
• Observe and document patient behavior, changes in status, and responses to interventions
• Apply de-escalation and safety protocols to maintain a secure therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with nurses, clinicians, and custodial staff to coordinate patient care
• Support group activities and therapeutic programming as directed
• Accurately complete clinical documentation and incident reports in a timely manner
• Participate in mandated training and contribute to continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) credential required
• Comfortable working in a correctional facility environment (experience preferred)
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule: Saturday through Wednesday, early day shift
• Able to complete a two-week training/onboarding program at the start of the assignment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must meet facility requirements for background checks and clearance

Education

• Completion of a Psychiatric Technician program and LPT licensure
• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of behavioral health fundamentals and basic psychiatric care
• Skilled in observation, documentation, and reporting of clinical information
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Familiarity with correctional facility safety protocols and teamwork under controlled conditions
• Good interpersonal skills and culturally sensitive patient interactions
• Ability to follow treatment plans and direction from clinical staff

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options available for travel clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and AD&D for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — help a friend and be rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and invests in your growth

Travel Perks: Explore San Diego, CA

San Diego is a fantastic place to explore while on assignment: stroll the beaches at Coronado and La Jolla, hike the trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, visit Balboa Park and the world-famous San Diego Zoo, enjoy the historic USS Midway Museum, and sample great food and nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter. With year-round mild weather, weekend trips to nearby Orange County or Los Angeles are easy for a quick getaway.

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