Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed-Temporary

Posting number: 2026-0164

Department: Behavioral Health

Job classification: Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed-Temporary

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Human Services, Counseling, Health Care Support

Summary

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.

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Supplemental information

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: