Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed – $1,000 – $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS
Education and Experience Required
- 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 AND possession of California License with one year of clinical experience in a community mental health program.
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.
Examples of Duties
Therapists serving our Behavioral Health Adult ACCESS and Adult Therapy Teams provide clinical services to adults in our community through assessment, engagement, and therapeutic support. While both roles collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, each position has a distinct focus.
Adult ACCESS Team Therapist
- The ACCESS Team serves as the primary entry point to services. Therapists in this role focus on outreach, screening, and assessment to connect individuals with appropriate care. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting outreach, engagement, screenings, and clinical intake assessments in the clinic, field, and community settings
- Establishing diagnoses and coordinating referrals to appropriate services
- Providing brief therapeutic interventions when needed
- Crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services
- Building collaborative relationships with community partners
Adult Therapy Team Therapist
- Therapists on the Adult Therapy Team provide ongoing outpatient treatment to adults receiving services through the behavioral health clinic. Responsibilities include:
- Providing psychotherapy and therapeutic skill-building interventions
- Supporting clients in stabilizing and reducing symptoms of severe mental illness
- Participating in multidisciplinary care with case managers, nurses, and psychiatrists
- Crisis intervention, care coordination, and documentation of services
Children’s Team Therapist
- Therapists on the Children’s Team provide comprehensive, ongoing outpatient behavioral health services to children, youth, and young adults ages 0–20. Therapists support clients in achieving improved emotional, behavioral, and overall functioning across home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities include:
- Provide individual and family psychotherapy and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions tailored to each client’s needs.
- Develop and implement therapeutic skill-building interventions that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, resilience, and healthy functioning.
- Support clients in developing and maintaining skills necessary to successfully function in home, school, and community settings.
- Collaborate effectively with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and coordinate individualized services.
- Participate in collaborative care planning and coordination with partners across the Children’s System of Care throughout Nevada County.
- Engage families and other natural supports as active participants in the treatment process.
Services in all roles listed above are provided in collaboration with the clinical team and community partners. We value individuals who demonstrate compassion, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and effective time management. The work is dynamic and collaborative, requiring flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor.
Current Openings
- One full-time Adult Therapy Team Therapist
- One full-time Children’s Team Therapist
Be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered.
Relocation Allowance Also Available to Qualified Candidates!