Posted: May 20, 2026
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Director of Behavioral Health

County of Nevada - Nevada City, CA
Application Deadline: N/A

Director of Behavioral Health

County of Nevada, California

Nevada City, CA

Annual Salary: $162,264 – $198,090.96 DOE/DOQ

 

The County of Nevada, California, is seeking an empathetic, innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Behavioral Health. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing department that delivers essential mental health, substance use, and homelessness services across a diverse and engaged community. The Director plays a key role in advancing client-centered, integrated care for Nevada County’s most vulnerable community members. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in behavioral health, along with emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trust and foster collaboration across a broad network of partners. Lead a high-performing behavioral health system and make a meaningful impact across Nevada County, apply today!

 

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b0add0d6-6f0d-45d4-8ebb-c0c0c58ef610

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $162,264 – $198,090.96 DOE/DOQ, PLUS  a generous benefits package.

 

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration, apply by June 15 at: https://apptrkr.com/7174708

 

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SAVE THE DATES

Round one in-person interviews will take place on June 26. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on July 1 or July 8. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any inquiries:

 

 

  • 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free

 

  • 541-664-0376 (direct)