Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist, Licensed

Our Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist provides the following support to colleagues and providers within the Behavioral Health department and community:

• Supports and provides specific documentation and QA-focused trainings to both internal and external providers. Provides guidance, support, and feedback on areas of quality assurance and improvement practices.
• Provides and supports the clinical and administrative oversight of the QA initiatives and requirements, including providing technical assistance and feedback to staff across all program areas.
• Supports the QA Manager in interpreting new guidance and developing and implementing policy and procedure related to said guidance.
• Serves as significant project contributor and project lead, as needed, for diverse quality improvement projects.
• Supports the Quality Assurance Program and the Quality Assurance Manager through well-developed knowledge base of Medi-Cal SMHS, DMC-ODS programs, and community mental health programs (both adult and children’s services).
• Performs internal and external audits and program reviews.
• Has provided Psychotherapy and is aware of billable versus non-billable elements of psychotherapeutic services. Has screened potential clients over telephonic or virtual methods in prior work.
• Has completed assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services in prior positions, especially in Medi-Cal billing agencies.
• This role acts in a supervisory capacity and may be assigned direct reports.

You’ll have opportunities to think creatively, grow professionally, and work in an environment where your input truly matters. Our team values authenticity, teamwork, and heart just as much as clinical expertise. If you’re someone who brings both organizational skills and a steady, supportive energy to your work, we’d love to have you join us in making a real impact. Come help us make a difference in our community! One person, one laugh, and one breakthrough at a time.  

A bilingual Spanish skill would be an asset in this position but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass a Spanish bilingual proficiency examination. 

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. 

In addition to the above education, the following are also required:

Licenses and Certificates

All levels: Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed:
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.

Read the full Quality Assurance Behavioral Therapist-Licensed job description to learn more.

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, 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. 

Salary : $103,830 - $126,755