Behavioral Health Therapist I/II/III

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better?

Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you! We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs, including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health, and Housing. We have a strong leadership team that provides ongoing support for daily operations and assists our employees in reaching their full potential. If you're interested, check out the job description pages HERE.

This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time after the first review.

What's this Job All About?

This position works with a variety of clients in need of mental health services to aid in stabilizing the client and improving their well-being. Clients may be receiving additional services from child welfare, adult protective services, and Cal-Works. This position is an integral part of the client's treatment team and will participate in interagency meetings to ensure care coordination.

Culture is at Our Core
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.

At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services

How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.

Do our values speak to you?

• Deliver WOW Through 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.
• 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 (15), 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, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

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.

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.

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

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:

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.

Licensing or Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Option 2:

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:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Possession of or applied for registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or an Associate of Clinical Social Work with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Current registration as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Science.

THERAPIST III (Senior)

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 based on a 37.5 work week:
Therapist I: $4,961 - $8,135
Therapist II: $5,477 - $8,981
Therapist III: $6,047 - $9,914

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: Continuous

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