Recruitment events

California Department of State Hospitals

Virtual Recruitment events

April 22 Virtual Recruitment Event
DATE & TIME:
04/22/2026 at 05:30 PM

in-person Recruitment events

Napa Valley Community College Career Fair
DATE & TIME:
April 23rd, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION:
Napa Valley Community College Library Plaza
DSH-Napa Spring Career Fair – April 29, 2026
DATE & TIME:
April 29th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Location: DSH-Napa TEC, 2100 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
SacJobs Career Fair
DATE & TIME:
May 7th, 2026 from 11:00AM - 3:00PM
LOCATION:
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St, Sacramento, CA 95819

Choose a career with the Department of State Hospitals and make your mark on the community.

MISSION

To provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, by leading innovation and excellence across a continuum of care and settings.

VISION

Caring Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow

CULTURE OF SERVICE

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) manages the California state hospital system, which provides mental health services to patients admitted into DSH facilities. The department strives to provide effective treatment in a safe environment and in a fiscally responsible manner.

In fiscal year 2019-2020, the department served 9,211 patients and employed nearly 13,000 staff in a 24/7 hospital system. DSH has locations in Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, and Patton.