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California Dept. of State Hospitals
1215 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Full Healthcare

Enjoy peace of mind with top-tier health, dental, and vision benefits for your entire family.

Time Off

Paid Holiday, Vacation, & Paid Leave Benefits. All state holidays off.

Our Staff Loves DSH

For those interested in joining DSH, we want to help you get here. We want people. We want teammates. We want to help our patients continue to be the best version of themselves, both inside the facility and out in the community. So if you really want to be here, let us know. We’ll help you get here.

Sara, LCSW, DSH-ASH
Sina, LCSW, DSH-MSH

One of my favorite parts of working here is being part of a clinical team. It’s fun and rewarding to meet with the treatment team and partner social workers each day to check in on patients. Working with a team makes things feel more like an adventure.

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Make a Career of Caring

Now Hiring Clinical Social Workers

Make a real difference in the lives of others, while earning a competitive salary, benefits, and more.

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DSH: A Great Workplace

We're seeking compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Workers to join our team at California Department of State Hospitals.

We hire licensed and unlicensed Clinical Social Workers. For unlicensed Clinical Social Workers we offer the additional benefit of free clinical supervision for those working on gaining the experience needed for licensing.

Some of the ways DSH is a great workplace include:

  • People-first mindset
  • Career pathways
  • Professional development
  • Coaching & mentoring
  • Collaborative mindset

Plus, say goodbye to student loan debt! DSH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.

Join us as we provide care for one of California’s most vulnerable populations—those struggling with severe mental illness.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

$83,208 to $117,276 per year – your final salary is determined by licensing status and previous experience.

Excellent Pay

Retirement

CalPERS pension, a stable and predictable income for your retirement years.

Savings Plan

Savings Plus 401k & 457(b) plan that boosts your retirement through payroll deductions.

Insurance

Life Insurance, Long-Term Care & Disability Insurance, and Worker’s Compensation

Student Loan Forgiveness

  • DSH is a Qualifying Employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

  • The PSLF is a federal program which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.

  • If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.

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Continuing Education & Free Clinical Supervision

DSH provides paid educational leave to support ongoing professional development and free Continuing Education to enhance skills. Additionally, we offer free supervised clinical experience to accelerate the licensing process for new CSW graduates.

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Discover your next career opportunity at our engaging recruitment events!

  • Meet current employees, hiring managers, and recruiting staff
  • Get your questions answered
  • Gain insider insights into working at DSH
  • Learn how to successfully navigate the hiring process

Whether in-person or online, these events are your chance to connect, learn, and take the next step toward a rewarding career with DSH!

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