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Behavioral Health Worker III - Temporary - Access Team

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Behavioral Health Worker III - Temporary - Access Team

Salary

$29.72 - $36.28 Hourly

Location

CA 95945, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0196

Department

Behavioral Health

Opening Date

08/28/2025

Closing Date

9/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15

Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members experiencing behavioral health and/or substance use disorders? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Behavioral Health Worker to support client success!

We are currently seeking one part time, temporary Behavioral Health Worker (BHW) for the following programs and services. Please be sure to apply for all levels (BHW I, II, and III) which you may be qualified for. The BHW will be responsible for the following:

+ Provide case management for Adult BH clients in our Behavioral Health Access Team, performing services in our office-based clinic, in the field and community settings.

+ Conduct screenings and provide linkage and navigation services to individuals seeking mental health support.

+ Assess client needs, connect them with appropriate services, and offer ongoing support as clients transition to specialized mental health care.

+ Perform outreach activities to increase community knowledge of available services and supports.

+ BHW’s will work closely with clients to ensure they are informed, supported, and connected to the necessary resources within the county’s behavioral health system.

Our Behavioral Health Workers provide the following support to clients and community members:

+ Engagement: Develop positive, strengths-based relationships with individuals with behavioral health needs and/or substance use disorders.

+ Case Management: Link, monitor, and coordinate the development of personalized resources for individuals to facilitate engagement in recovery. Support client adherence to care plans that contain individualized goals and interventions.

+ Collaboration: Meet and communicate regularly with the law enforcement and court partners, mental health and substance use agencies, housing, and other community partners.

The ideal candidate for this position will perform well in teams but also be capable of independent work. We are looking for a strengths-based individual who is optimistic in their belief in the capacity of people to make positive changes in their lives, and has some understanding of or lived experience.

This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

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.

View the fullTemporary Behavioral Health Worker II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1283220?keywords=behavioral%20health%20worker%20iii&pagetype=classSpecifications) job description to learn more.

Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade and experience working in a social work, behavioral health or substance abuse program dealing with individual's emotional and mental problems. Completion of college course work from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is preferred.

Some positions may require certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor within 5 years of appointment.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Comments, please email:[email protected]

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 obtain GED

+ 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

02

Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.

+ Business Administration/Accounting/Economics/Finance

+ Criminal Justice

+ Public Administration/Public Health

+ Health related, Nursing

+ Social Sciences

+ Psychology/Counseling/Behavioral Health

+ Other

+ Not applicable - No college-level coursework

03

Which of the following best describes your years of experience providing substance abuse and counseling services to adults with emotional, mental, and/or substance abuse problems?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 or more years

04

Do you possess certification by an organization accredited by the State of California to provide drug and alcohol counseling? This includes completion of educational coursework necessary to provide drug and alcohol counseling. If so, please attach your certification and associated transcripts to your application.

+ Yes, I am a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor from a State of California accredited organization.

+ No, I am not a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.

05

If you are a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, how many years of experience do you have providing services while being certified?

+ Not Applicable-I do not have this certification

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 4 - 5 years

+ 5 or more years

06

The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass the Spanish bilingual proficiency examination. Please let us know if you are Spanish bilingual.

+ I don't speak Spanish

+ I know some Spanish

+ I am fluent in Spanish

07

Please describe how you would work to engage and build relationships with people experiencing homelessness.

08

Which of the following best describes your years of experience providing services to adults in collaboration with the courts, probation, mental health & substance use agencies, Public Defenders, and other justice-involved agencies?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 or more years

09

Which of the following best describes your years of experience providing services to adults in the mental health system or in collaboration with local housing resources and landlords?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 or more years

10

Please describe your experience working in newly formed programs requiring flexibility to inform the practice.

11

If no experience, please describe your comfort level working in newly formed programs.

12

What is your experience level of performing assessments and services in a community-based/field setting.

13

If no experience, please describe your comfort level with performing community based assessments and services.

14

We currently have openings in several departments. Please select all departments in which you are interested in working.

+ Children's Behavioral Health

+ Forensic Behavioral Health

+ Housing Behavioral Health

+ Adult Behavioral Health

+ No preference

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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