Behavioral Health Therapist I - Mobile Access Team - $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS

County of Nevada, CA; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Grass Valley is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Therapists to provide outreach, intake assessments, and individual therapy for adults in Western Nevada County. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in crisis intervention and psychotherapy. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick leave

CalPERS retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Telework options

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments and case management.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and screenings for clients.
• Conduct clinical intake assessments.
• Document services and case management.

Skills

Outreach and engagement

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Social skills

Time management

Job description

* * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

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.

The Position

Our Mobile ACCESS Team Behavioral Health Therapists provide the following support to community members:

• Outreach, engagement and assessment services to adults in our office based clinic, in the field, and in community settings
• Responsible for conducting clinical intake assessments, diagnosing, and providing short-term therapeutic interventions if necessary while clients are referred to the appropriate services.
• Crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services
• Screening potential clients on a call in and walk in basis
• Psychotherapy
• Building and maintaining working relationships with community partners

Services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, the ability to establish rapport quickly, strong decision making skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We seek to hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time.

We are currently seeking a full-time therapist to provide outreach, engagement, screenings and intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for adults in Western Nevada County. This position is full-time and fully benefited. Please be sure to apply for all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for.

Benefits

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs! Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.

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. 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.