Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist, Licensed

Job Description:

Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist, Licensed

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

* * * UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026

Interested in joining a collaborative work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving lives of vulnerable community members? The County of Nevada, located in the scenic Sierra foothills, is seeking to hire a licensed Quality Assurance Therapist in the Behavioral Health Department.

Examples of Duties

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.

Knowledge and Skills Required

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.

Education and Experience Required

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 p ossession 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.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide 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 summaries and agreements (MOUs) 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, www.calpers.ca.gov , 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

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$103,829.88 - $126,754.92 Annually