What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-0020 Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed - $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS position at County of Nevada?
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RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!
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.
THE POSITION
Our Behavioral Health Therapists provide the following support to community members:
- Assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling
- Crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services
- Screening potential clients on the phone
- Psychotherapy
We are currently seeking Therapists for the following programs and services. Please be sure to apply for all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for.
- One full-time therapist to provide assessments for Collaborative Courts, individual therapy for justice-involved clients, and care coordination for the forensic population in Nevada County. This is a full-time, fully benefitted position.
- One full-time therapist to provide intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for adults in Western Nevada County. This position is full-time and fully benefited.
- Part-time temporary therapists to provide direct services to our Behavioral Health clients. A temporary, part-time employee works an average 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for benefits or CalPERS.
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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program 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 full Behavioral Therapist-Licensed job description to determine which levels you qualify for.
Salary : $89,498 - $109,258
