Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed - $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS

Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed

• Salary: $93,972.60 - $114,721.20 Annually
• New Hire Bonus: $1,000 - $5,000
• Relocation Allowance: Also available to qualified candidates!
• Location: CA 95945, CA
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 2026-0056
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Opening Date: 03/06/2026
• Closing Date: Continuous

Description Through the services of its departments, Nevada Countys Health & Human Services Agency develops and implements programs that fulfill the Countys commitment to provide support to our residents. We are pleased to be recruiting to fill several positions for Behavioral Health Therapists in a variety of capacities.

Apply by March 19, 2026 to be considered for interviews the week of March 23, 2026.

Examples of Duties The Positions: Therapists serving our Behavioral Health Adult ACCESS and Adult Therapy Teams provide clinical services to adults in our community through assessment, engagement, and therapeutic support. While both roles collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, each position has a distinct focus.

Adult ACCESS Team Therapist The ACCESS Team serves as the primary entry point to services. Therapists in this role focus on outreach, screening, and assessment to connect individuals with appropriate care. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting outreach, engagement, screenings, and clinical intake assessments in the clinic, field, and community settings.
• Establishing diagnoses and coordinating referrals to appropriate services.
• Providing brief therapeutic interventions when needed.
• Crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services.
• Building collaborative relationships with community partners.

Adult Therapy Team Therapist Therapists on the Adult Therapy Team provide ongoing outpatient treatment to adults receiving services through the behavioral health clinic. Responsibilities include:

• Providing psychotherapy and therapeutic skill-building interventions.
• Supporting clients in stabilizing and reducing symptoms of severe mental illness.
• Participating in multidisciplinary care with case managers, nurses, and psychiatrists.
• Crisis intervention, care coordination, and documentation of services.

Services in both roles are provided in collaboration with the clinical team and community partners. We value individuals who demonstrate compassion, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and effective time management. The work is dynamic and collaborative, requiring flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor.

Current Openings

• One full-time Behavioral Health ACCESS Therapist
• One full-time Adult Therapy Team Therapist

Be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered.

Education and Experience Required

• A Masters degree from an accredited college or university, or from a school, college, or university that is approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Meeting the educational requirement of 48 semester/trimester or 72 quarter units of masters level coursework to accrue hours for Supervised Professional Experience (SPE), per the Board of Psychology.
• Possession of California License with one year of clinical experience in a community mental health program.

In addition to the above education, the following are also required:

Licenses and Certificates

• All levels: Possession of a valid California drivers license within 30 days of hire.
• Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed:
• Pursuant to Section 5600 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, must possess a valid California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family Therapist; or Psychologist (with an earned doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, education with a field of specialization in counseling psychology or education with a field of specialization in educational psychology).
• Or, pursuant to Section 4999.20(a)(3)(A) of the Business and Professions Code, must possess a valid California license as a Professional Clinical Counselor.

Benefits Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit.
• 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Complementary and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Dependent care account (DCA).
• Deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options.
• Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
• Flexible schedules and telework options depending on program needs.

Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.

The Community/County Nevada County is perfect for those who crave a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle in the great outdoors. The county is home to over 102,000 residents and covers an area of 974 square miles. Surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, this county is a nature lovers paradise, with state parks, lakes, and trails galore for hiking, camping, and fishing. And lets not forget the ski resorts and snow parks, which make Nevada County a winter wonderland.

Nevada County also has a thriving arts and cultural scene with a vibrant community of artists and musicians, galleries, theaters, and performance spaces. The Nevada County Fairgrounds host events year-round, including the ever-popular Nevada County Fair and the California Worldfest.

Nevada County is also an economic powerhouse, with local businesses and industries thriving in technology, health, and tourism, and where residents can enjoy affordable California living!

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media, and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Read the full job description here to learn more and to determine which levels you qualify for.

Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance Voya is the Countys life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

• Tier 1 (Classic): Former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County. 2.7% @ 55.
• Tier 2: Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County. 2% @ 60.
• Tier 3: Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County. 2% @ 62.

CalPERS Safety Tiers:

• Tier 1 (Classic): Former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County. 3% @ 50.
• Tier 2: Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/24/11-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County. 3% @ 55.
• Tier 3: Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13. 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.gov

Application Questions

01 Which of the following best describes your level of education? You must attach proof of education to your application.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02 Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

03 Do you have a current professional license granted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences which permits you to practice in California?

• Yes
• No

04 The Licensed Behavioral Therapist position requires a valid California license. Please attach your license to this application and list your license number below. If you do not have a license, list N/A.

05 Have you attached a copy of your degree, transcripts (unofficial copies are permitted), licenses, and certificates? Please attach documentation to be given full consideration.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts and license (if applicable).
• No, I either dont have a diploma or transcripts or a license.

06 What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California? You must attach proof of licensure to your application.

• None
• Medicine including Psychiatry
• Licensed Psychologist/Eligible for collecting Supervised Professional Experience for Board of Psychology (i.e., completed 72 quarter units or 48 semester units in graduate school and registered in a doctoral program)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Associate Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist/Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
• I am licensed in another State
• Other

07 Which of the following best describes your level of clinical experience in a community mental health program?

• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three or more years

08 Please rate your knowledge and experience in working with Medi-Cal regulations, guidelines, and agency audits.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job.
• My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job.
• I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task.
• I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

09 The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but it may not be required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass the Spanish bilingual proficiency examination. Are you bilingual in Spanish/English?

• Yes
• No

10 We often have positions available in Adult Behavioral Health, Childrens Behavioral Health, Forensic Behavioral Health, and our Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team. Which do you prefer?

11 We often have openings in both Truckee and in Western Nevada County (Grass Valley/Nevada City). Note that Nevada County adds a 10% differential to the base salary for the Truckee location. Which location do you prefer?

• Grass Valley / Nevada City
• Truckee
• Either - I have no preference

12 This list may be used to fill both full-time regular and temporary part-time positions. Which do you prefer?

• Full-time
• Temporary part-time
• Either - I have no preference