Behavioral Health & Policy Specialist

Serves as an independent and highly skilled subject matter expert and technical program consultant in behavioral health and state policy. Provides consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive healthcare workforce policies. Works on issues of significant sensitivity and complexity, often requiring collaboration with governmental agencies, public and private educational institutions, and employers across California. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - HCAI Recruiting Survey You w