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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.
Make a Career of Caring
Now Hiring Registered Dietitians
Make a real difference in the lives of others, while enjoying excellent benefits, work-life balance, and more.
DSH: A Great Workplace
We're seeking dedicated Registered Dietitians to join our team at California Department of State Hospitals.
Interested candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Some of the ways DSH is a great workplace include:
- People-first mindset
- Career pathways
- Professional development
- Coaching & mentoring
- Collaborative mindset
Join us as we provide care for one of California’s most vulnerable populations—those struggling with severe mental illness.
Excellent Benefits
Hybrid schedules, flexible hours, and no weekends translates to a great work-life balance.
Flexible Work Schedule
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.
Events
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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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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Make a Career of Caring
Now Hiring Registered Dietitians
Make a real difference in the lives of others, while enjoying excellent benefits, work-life balance, and more.