Careers

WHY WORK FOR Behavioral Health?

At Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services, you’ll be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference every day. As part of the County Health Services Agency, we support residents in meeting essential needs—from health and safety to education and supportive care—while delivering compassionate, whole-person behavioral health services. Our work focuses on helping people achieve long-term wellness and recovery and strengthening families and communities.

We’re equally committed to our employees. The County of Santa Cruz offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and retirement planning, and continually works to create a supportive, rewarding workplace. Here, you’ll collaborate with community partners to provide accessible, culturally and linguistically responsive care across outpatient, residential, crisis, and care coordination services—serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries and uninsured residents throughout the county.