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Job Description
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The County of Colusa Department of Behavioral Health Services is excited to invite a Behavioral Health Therapist I/II (Limited Term, through June 30, 2026) to join our passionate team and make a lasting impact on the community we serve. At the County of Colusa, we value not only professional expertise but also the qualities of kindness, collaboration, and a sense of fun. As a community-based, outpatient behavioral health clinic, we are dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable populations. Our leadership team is made up of dynamic, team-oriented individuals who are committed to helping our staff succeed-because we believe that when our team thrives, our clients receive exceptional care. We are deeply invested in helping our community members reach their goals, and we are fortunate to be in a position to support them in their journey toward success. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE .
There are two (2) positions available that can be filled at any level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicants. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
What's this Job All About?
The County of Colusa Department of Behavioral Health is excited to be partnering with the Colusa County Office of Education to serve the students and families of Colusa County through a Student Support Grant!
This position is all about making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and parents in our community. As a Therapist assigned to one of the Colusa County School Districts, you will provide a range of clinical intervention services, including one-on-one counseling with youth, family therapy with parents, educational support to classroom teachers, and presentations on anti-bullying and anti-stigma topics. You will also offer crisis counseling and connect families to other community resources, such as the main Behavioral Health Clinic for more intensive interventions. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to gain experience and learn about the benefits of working with Colusa County, without committing to a long-term position.
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 excellent Customer Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- 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 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!
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - 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.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Therapist I:
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 and may receive technical and functional supervision from the Therapist III.
Therapist II:
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.
Qualifications
Behavioral Health Therapist I
OPTION 1:
Experience: None.
Training:
Students enrolled in a Master’s degree program in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field, as well as non-licensed Ph.D. or PsyD. students who are entering a field practicum, qualify. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
OPTION 2 (Preferred):
Experience:
Required practicum experience in a Master’s program.
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 or Certifications:
Must possess or in the process of earning a master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy or Social Work (must be practicum eligible).
Behavioral Health Therapist II
Experience:
Two (2) years of post-graduate of increasingly responsible related experience.
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:
Must possess or in the process of earning a master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy or Social Work (must be practicum eligible).
Supplemental Information
Salary based on a 37.5-hour work week.
Therapist I: $ 4,961-$8,135
Therapist II: $5,477 - $8,981
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.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2025 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Colusa
Show moreThe County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.
County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing
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