Therapist

Company: County of Nevada in California
Location: Grass Valley
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? The County of Nevada, located in the scenic Sierra foothills, is seeking to hire a licensed therapist or registered intern! Our Behavioral Health Therapist- Quality Assurance provides the following support to community members: Has provided assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling in prior positions Has provided crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services in prior positions, especially in medi-cal billing agencies Has screened potential clients over telephonic or virtual methods in prior positions Has provided psychotherapy and is aware of billable versus non-billable elements of psychotherapeutic services Supports Quality Assurance Program and 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/external audits and program reviews under direction of Quality Assurance Manager Supports and provides specific Documentation and Quality Assurance oriented trainings to both internal/external providers Under guidance of Quality Assurance Manager, provide guidance/support/feedback on areas of quality assurance and quality improvement practices to internal and external program staff and providers Serve as significant project contributor and as needed project lead for diverse quality improvement projects under guidance from Quality Assurance Manager Services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We seek to hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time in addition to strong organizational skills. 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 a Spanish bilingual proficiency examination. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively. This position is full-time and fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $72,684 - $88,732 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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