Nevada County Behavioral Health Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $150,280.00 - $183,476.80 Annually
Location : 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0146
Department: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
* * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *
RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!
Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? Nevada County is seeking a Clinical Administrator to support the Behavioral Health Department!
THE COMMUNITY/COUNTYNevada 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!
THE POSITION
The Behavioral Health Clinical Administrator reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and will assist in the overall management, administration, supervision, and coordination of Nevada County's Behavioral Health programs. The Clinical Administrator will provide leadership on critical department initiatives such as mobile crisis services, criminal justice programs, new benefits for children and youth and other new mandates the department faces. This person will convene key clinical staff and stakeholders to design programs in accordance with state guidance. This person will also help provide clinical oversight to the adult, children, and crisis systems to ensure quality outcomes. The Clinical Administrator is responsible for a complex mixture of administrative duties which include fiscal monitoring, contract planning, program improvement and quality oversight. In addition, the administrator may be called upon to represent the department in various internal and external settings. The Clinical Administrator is a leadership-level position which works in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. Critical attributes for this position include:

• A leader who values cultural humility, staff wellness and systems improvement
• The ability to work at a systems level to ensure the creation of a high-quality service delivery system
• Strong communication skills including the ability to collaborate well with internal and external partners
• Experience providing clinical services ideally in the public behavioral health system

The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We have a friendly work environment, and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We seek to hire individuals who are not only committed to our mission, but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time.
Education and Experience Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, social work or field related to one of the previously mentioned, or as required for any required licensure, certification, or registration, AND five years of experience in the program area with significant managerial or administrative responsibilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pursuant to Section 5600 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, must possess a valid California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family Therapist; or Psychologist (with an earned doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, education with a field of specialization in counseling psychology or education with a field of specialization in educational psychology); or, pursuant to Section 4999.20(a)(3)(A) of the Business and Professions Code, must possess a valid California license as a Professional Clinical Counselor.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, fully benefited management-level position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package commensurate with the level of leadership and experience required for this position. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and additional voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, and deferred compensation plans with both a 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education.
Looking for work-life balance? The Behavioral Health Clinical Administrator receives a generous leave program including 20 days of PLP per year in the first five years of service, and more as tenure increases. Management employees also receive an additional 40 hours per year of administrative leave after six months of service. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays per year, flexible schedules, and telework options, it's clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for a balanced, healthy work and home life.
Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. 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.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, employees working in healthcare positions and/or facilities are required to comply with both California and Federal vaccine policy mandates. Proof of vaccination and booster may be required if a conditional offer is extended. As an employer, the County complies with all applicable California and Federal laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and will make, on request, accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs and/or disabilities where a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the County's business.
Benefits Guide
The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-59 units
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02
Do you possess a California license to practice in your field?

• Yes
• No

03
What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California?

• None
• Medicine including Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Clinical Social Worker
• MFT
• RN

04
Have you attached a copy of your degree or transcripts and license? Unofficial copies are acceptable.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts and license.
• No, I either don't have a diploma or transcripts or a license

05
Which of the following best describes your years of professional experience as a clinician in a relevant behavioral health and/or alcohol/drug program?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

06
Please select the choice that best describes your experience with managing or administering behavioral health programs.

• I have not had experience with managing or administering behavioral health programs.
• 0 to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

07
Tell us about your experience working with people who are experiencing substance use disorder. Do you have any specific training or experience in this area?
08
Tell us about your experience in supporting people with serious mental illness and providing compassionate care.
Required Question