Human Resources Legal Associate

Company: Crestwood Behavioral Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family! For more than 50 years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive! Title: Human Resources Legal Associate Job Duties: Provides employee relations support to management by representing, overseeing, or directly handling investigations, grievances, arbitration, administrative hearings, bargaining and coaching. Advise managers and supervisors on employment and labor issues and conduct training. Assure consistent application of Crestwood policies. Identifies and implements people solutions to support Crestwood’s mission and objectives. Location: This position will be in a Hybrid work environment, occasional travel outside area. Schedule: Full-Time Qualifications: J.D. or pending J.D. (employment or labor law background preferred) or 7 years equivalent work and educational experience. Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related field. 1 years of litigation or complex investigation experience preferred. Experience writing position statements, negotiating with plaintiff counsel, supporting mediations and arbitrations or court cases. Expertise in managing agency complaints, including writing responses, and leading hearings for employers HR or investigations certification preferred. Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Vacation Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Buy Back 401(k) Retirement Scholarship Program Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates Competitive Pay Paid Holidays Service Awards Jury Duty Pay The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 USD It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/ Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov .

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