Health Technician II

Salary : $47,451.60 - $57,928.56 Annually
Location : 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0101
Department: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 8:00 AM Pacific


Definition and Class Characteristics
JOIN THE TEAM AT NEVADA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD JUNE 8 & 9, 2026

Are you passionate about the mental health needs of the residents of Nevada County? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Health Technician I or II to join the Health Technician team. Vital duties of our Health Techs include :

• Scheduling of appointments, making referrals and interviewing individuals requesting public assistance in community/behavioral programs.
• Acquiring pertinent information from individuals such as income, other resources, and financial obligations.
• Assisting in interpreting program regulations and rules, explaining them to the public and individuals.
• Learning basic data entry; help in the performance of receptionist duties, including telephone, scanning, filing and distribution of the mail.

Health Technicians are an integral part of Nevada County, whose mission is to promote health and wellness and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. Overall, their main goal is to improve the quality of life in our community! This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have at least one year of full time, general clerical, data entry and typing experience. No college degree is required, but if you have taken a few courses in community and mental health, that's a plus! Be sure to apply at all levels you wish to be considered.

Health Technician I:

This is an entry and trainee level class in the series. Incumbents function in a training and learning capacity while performing basic and less difficult assignments under close supervision. As incumbents learn program principles, procedures, and assignments they can reasonably expect promotion to the higher level of Health Technician II when qualified.

Health Technician II:

This is the first journey level class in the series. Incumbents are responsible for a specialized function that requires approximately two years of work experience in a health related field. Incumbents are expected to successfully perform all phases of work and to exercise independence of decision and action under general direction. Incumbents may also perform in a lead capacity.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!


Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. 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.

Benefits Guide

The 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 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 County's 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 7/2411-12/31/12 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, , 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

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Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to receive full credit for college education.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02


Which of the following best describes your general clerical, data entry, and typing experience?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

03


Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing general clerical duties in a community/behavioral health related field?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04


Describe your experience, if any, with working in an electronic health record system.
05


Describe your experience, if any, working with pharmacies and insurance companies
06


Which of the following best describes your years of medical records experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

07


How would you describe your skill level with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook?
08


Which of the following best describes your experience working at a public reception desk/window?

• 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


What was the best job you ever had? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
10


What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?
11


Please describe your experience in maintaining client confidentiality.
12


Describe a time when you worked with someone whose background, experiences and way of life was different than yours.
13


When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.
Required Question