Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed-Temporary

Job Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, lasting change? Do you want to work on a team that genuinely supports one another-through the tough days, the small victories, and everything in between? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is excited to welcome a Behavioral Health Therapist to our Clinical Adult Therapy Team.

We know this work isn’t always easy, which is exactly why we prioritize teamwork, connection, growth, and humor. If you value compassion, collaboration, and high-quality clinical care, you may be the perfect fit. We are recruiting at the Behavioral Health Therapist I, II, and Licensed level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered for.

Examples of Duties

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based practices.
• Complete clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and documentation in alignment with Medi-Cal and county standards.
• Support clients experiencing a wide range of mental health needs, including co-occurring conditions, through ongoing therapy and care coordination.
• Partner with case managers, psychiatrists, crisis staff, hospitals, and community agencies to ensure clients receive the right care at the right time.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical consultations, and program development efforts that strengthen services for adults in our community.

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.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

Education and Experience Required

Education and Experience Required
Behavioral Health Therapist I:
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.

Behavioral Health Therapist II:
In addition to the above, completion of supervised clinical experience sufficient to qualify for licensure.

Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed:
Possession of California License with one year of clinical experience in a community mental health program.
Licenses and Certificates
All levels:
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 requirements as defined by the Board of Psychology to accrue hours of Supervised Professional Experience (SPE), or licensed in another State.

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.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 8:00 AM Pacific