Community Mental Health Worker

County of Shasta; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch, is seeking candidates for a position with an oral exam tentatively scheduled for November 2026. Final filing date is October 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM. A valid California driver’s license and responses to supplemental questions are required.

Salary information shows $3,214 to $4,103 per month in approximate steps, with merit increases and a six-step ladder as described in the bargaining unit agreement.

Job description

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2026, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$3,214 - $4,103 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $18.54 - $23.67 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the United Public Employees of California - General Unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.

The Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch is dedicated to improving the well‑being of our community through