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, Los Angeles, Napa, and Patton.
