JC-493054 - Public Health Medical Administrator I
The CDPH works to protect the public's health in California, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
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In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through December 2026. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Under general direction of the Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health within the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning (OPSP) at the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), the Public Health Medical Administrator (PHMA) I will be responsible for providing clinical, data, and policy expertise on behalf of CalHHS to support the buildout of a robust continuum of behavioral health and crisis care in California. The Office of Behavioral Health (Office), housed within OPSP, is responsible for supporting the Secretary of CalHHS fulfill duties assigned by administrative leadership to collectively implement the Mental Health for All agenda. With the overarching goal of implementing behavioral health initiatives and special projects across CalHHS and its 12 departments and 5 offices, the PHMA I will act as CalHHS’ lead clinical subject matter expert for behavioral health and crisis care continuum policies and programs in addition to providing high-level direction, coordination and oversight of new and ongoing initiatives. Key responsibilities will include oversight of external consultants, management of working groups, development of high-quality deliverables, support, liaising, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders, and other tasks as necessary to support implementation of a comprehensive behavioral healthcare system initiatives in California.
This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=493054
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.