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

Salary : $76,976.52 - $93,972.60 Annually
Location : 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0054
Department: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Definition and Class Characteristics
* * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *

RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!
APPLY BY APRIL 15, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2026
Through the services of its departments, Nevada County's Health & Human Services Agency develops and implements programs that fulfill the County's 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.

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 Master's degree from an accredited college or university, or from a school, college, or university that is approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or meeting the educational requirement of 48 semester/trimester or 72 quarter units of master's level coursework to accrue hours for Supervised Professional Experience (SPE), per the Board of Psychology.


In addition to the above education, the following are also required:
Licenses and Certificates
All levels: Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Behavioral Health Therapist I and Behavioral Health Therapist II: Registration as an intern for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners or meeting requirement as defined by the Board of Psychology to accrue hours of Supervised Professional Experience (SPE), or licensed in another State.
BENEFITS Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the through 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!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 lover's paradise, with state parks, lakes, and trails galore for hiking, camping, and fishing. And let's 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 resident 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 to learn more and to determine which levels you qualify for.
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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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
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02


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

• Not Applicable-No Degree
• Business Administration
• Physical Sciences-related
• Psychology-Counseling-Mental Health
• Public Health
• Other

03


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
• Other
• In am licensed in another state

04


If you do not currently possess a California License, which of the following best describes the amount of accrued Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) you have? Please submit proof of your SPE and proof of registration as an intern for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners if applicable

• None
• Between 0-1,000 hours
• Between 1,000-2,000 hours
• Between 2,000-3,000 hours
• 3,000 or more hours
• NA-I possess a License

05


Have you attached a copy of your degree, transcripts (unofficial copies are permitted), licenses, certificates, and/or proof of 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience if applicable? Please be sure to attach copies to be given full consideration.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts and license (if applicable).
• No, I either don't have a diploma or transcripts or a license.

06


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

07


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.

08


The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but 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

09


We often have positions available in Adult Behavioral Health and Children's Behavioral Health. Which do you prefer?

• Adult Services
• Children's Services
• I have no preference

10


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

11


We often have full-time and temporary positions available. Which do you prefer?

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

Required Question