Recruitment events

California Department of State Hospitals

Virtual Recruitment events

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in-person Recruitment events

DSH Metro Job and Internship Fair
DATE & TIME:
September 29th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Río Hondo College, Upper Quad, L-Tower Breezeway
DSH Metro Career Fair
DATE & TIME:
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
LOCATION:
James Hall at DSH-Metropolitan,

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.