Behavioral Health Clinician I/II

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00127
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Salary (A-E Steps)

Behavioral Health Clinician I:


$33.59 - $40.83 Hourly/$2,687.20- $3,266.40 Biweekly

Behavioral Health Clinician II:


$37.08 - $45.07 Hourly/$2,966.40 - $3,605.60 Biweekly

Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the BHC I or BHC II base salary.
About the Position: Incumbents in this class carry a clinical caseload and utilize clinical knowledge and skills to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, create treatment plans, and lead multi-disciplinary treatment teams in providing therapeutic and rehabilitative behavioral health services to high-risk clients.

Examples of Duties

• May coordinate or evaluate program service delivery systems.
• Provides mental health assessment, service plan development and ongoing therapy to clients of the Health Services Agency.
• Serves as a member of various teams as needed to assist in screening clients and in making and documenting triage decisions.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues is preferred

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

License & Special Requirements :

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI)
• May be required to successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation.

Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure or registration.

BHC I must possess one of the following:

1. A Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work that qualifies for an Associate Clinical Social Worker and possess a registration certificate with a number as an associate registered through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as specified in Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 4996.18 and follow required supervision guidelines. Requires possession of valid State of California certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within six years of date of registration. Failure to obtain certification as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as a Behavioral Health Clinician I.
2. A Master's Degree that qualifies for an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and possess a registration certificate with a number as an associate registered through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as specified in Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 4980.44 and follow required supervision guidelines. Requires possession of valid State of California license as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist within six years of date of registration. Failure to obtain licensure as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as a Behavioral Health Clinician I.
3. A Master's Degree that qualifies for an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and possess a registration certificate with a number as an associate registered through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as specified in Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 4999.42 and follow required supervision guidelines. Requires possession of valid State of California license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor within six years of date of registration. Failure to obtain licensure as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as a Behavioral Health Clinician I.

Behavioral Health Clinician II:

• Must possess a California license as a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

BILINGUAL CANDIDATES:

• Must pass a Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting for multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Behavioral Health Clinician I/II or a Behavioral Health Clinician I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.


Testing Dates: June 29, 2026 - July 2, 2026. Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Date(s):

1st - Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.

2nd - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Osmara Herrera | View phone number on click.appcast.io |


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01


What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


If you indicated having a degree, is your degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03


Please indicate your experience working with individuals with mental health issues.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04


Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently possess, or are you willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently possess a California license as a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners?

• Yes
• No

07


Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Read Only
• Speak, read and write

08


Please describe a job that you enjoyed the least. What were your responsibilities? What did you not like about it? Was there anything that you enjoyed about this position?
09


What is the single most important factor that must be present in your work environment for you to be successfully and happily employed? Now that you have answered that question, what were two others that you debated about responding before you gave the response that you chose?
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