Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The Colusa County Behavioral Health Department is looking for multiple qualified Therapists to join our team! At the County of Colusa, we look for good humans as well as people who enjoy fun. We are a community-based, outpatient behavioral health clinic dedicated to serve our most vulnerable populations. Our leadership team is comprised of dynamic, team-oriented leaders who support staff success with the understanding that successful team members equals outstanding client care. We want to see our community members become successful in reaching their goals and we feel fortunate to be in a position to support them in this effort. So be sure to check on whether you’re aligned with our Department values and culture. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW customer service as a member of the Behavioral Health family, see the summary below & then check out the job description
HERE .
What's this Job All About? Under general direction, you will have the opportunity to provide a variety of mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment for Department clients; assist with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; serve in “crisis intervention” situations and respond to emergencies and hospitalizations. Applicants may be eligible for NHSC Loan Repayment Program of up to $50,000. For more information and requirements check out the flyer
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Currently there is one Therapist III- Limited Term position and two permanent positions open!
Therapist III- Limited Term - This is a great opportunity to gain experience without making a long-term commitment to the organization! In this position is you will be
providing a variety of clinical intervention services including: 1-1 counseling with youth; family therapy with parents; educational support to the classroom teachers; presentations to classrooms regarding anti bullying and anti-stigma materials; crisis counseling and information and referrals to other community resources including the main Behavioral Health Clinic for more intensive interventions such as medication assessment and monitoring. This position has an end date of June 30, 2026.
Behavioral Health Culture is at Our Core
Our Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life here in the Behavioral Health Department. We know that departments with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
Do our values speak to you? - Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Create FUN and a Little Weirdness
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits? - A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE (with flexible scheduling and NO weekends)
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you*
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK**
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays off, and PAID leave if you get sick
- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU! This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
*Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
**As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a
retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Therapist III: Under the direction of the Behavioral Health or Health and Human Services Director or designee, reports to and receives direction from the Clinical Program Manager or Program Manager. Incumbents may provide technical and functional supervision to the Therapist I.
Qualifications
THERAPIST III Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of substantial, active-practice, professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at the level equivalent to a Therapist II with Colusa County.
Training: A Master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy in the State of California.
Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Clinical Psychologist and have at least two years of full-time experience as a licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts; and meet the minimum qualifications by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to supervise Associate Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.
Supplemental Information
SALARY:
THERAPIST III: $ 5780-9481 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
The County of Colusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Colusa County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:
2024 Benefit Summary Closing Date/Time: Continuous
