An undergraduate volunteers her services to an elderly woman at a community outreach event.

Undergraduate Resources

Explore different opportunities to further your career as an undergraduate student. You will be able to broaden your career options with greater training and knowledge, explore internships or work-based learning experiences, and find resources that can help you navigate your career path.

Undergraduate Employment Opportunities

CA HCAI
2020 West El Camino Ave., Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833

Certified Wellness Coach jobs in school settings
HCAI is committed to expanding access to quality, equitable, affordable health care for all Californians by supporting high value delivery systems, resilient health facilities and workforces, and actionable health information and strategies.

CA HCAI
2020 West El Camino Ave., Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833

Certified Wellness Coach jobs in community and health settings.
HCAI is committed to expanding access to quality, equitable, affordable health care for all Californians by supporting high value delivery systems, resilient health facilities and workforces, and actionable health information and strategies.

WellSpace Health
WellSpace Health (Oak Park)
3415 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,
Sacramento, CA 95817

Operates community health centers hiring therapists, counselors, peer support specialists, and behavioral health clinicians for integrated primary care, crisis services, and mental health/substance use treatment for underserved populations.

Kaiser Permanente Careers
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
2025 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825

South Sacramento Medical Center
6600 Bruceville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823

Major health system hiring licensed therapists, psychologists, social workers, and behavioral health specialists for outpatient/inpatient mental health, crisis intervention, and integrated care across Sacramento medical centers.

Sutter Health
Sutter Medical Center
Sacramento: 2825 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95816

Sutter Medical Center Ose Adams Medical Pavilion
7700 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826

1625 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95816

Healthcare network hiring mental health clinicians, counselors, social workers, and psychiatric staff for behavioral health services, therapy, and crisis support in Sacramento hospitals and clinics.

Dignity Health
Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital
4001 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
7500 Hospital Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823

Hospital system (including Mercy General and Sierra Vista) hiring behavioral health therapists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and crisis intervention staff for inpatient/outpatient mental health and substance use programs.

Sacramento County
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services
2150 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

County agency hiring peer support specialists, mental health workers, clinicians, case managers, and crisis responders for public mental health treatment, urgent care, and recovery services.

Dignity Health
Mercy General Hospital
4001 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Dignity Health hospital hiring behavioral health social workers, therapists, and psychiatric staff for inpatient mental health stabilization, crisis care, and discharge planning.

One Community Health - Midtown Health Center
1500 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Arden-Arcade Health Center
1442 Ethan Wy., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825

Federally Qualified Health Center hiring therapists, counselors, peer navigators, and behavioral health providers for integrated primary/mental health care, substance use treatment, and community outreach.

Sacramento County
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
1400 Expo Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95815

Private psychiatric hospital hiring mental health technicians, therapists, social workers, and nurses for inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, and behavioral health treatment.

Sierra Vista Hospital
Sierra Vista Hospital
8001 Bruceville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823

Dignity Health psychiatric facility hiring clinicians, therapists, psychiatric technicians, and social workers for inpatient mental health, substance use detox, and adolescent/adult programs.

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
Stanford Sierra Youth and Families
3750 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650

Nonprofit hiring therapists, counselors, case managers, and youth support staff for foster care, mental health services, family preservation, and behavioral health programs for children/youth.

Alta California Regional Center
2241 Harvard St., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815

Regional center for developmental disabilities hiring social workers, case managers, behavioral specialists, and support coordinators for service planning and behavioral health coordination.

Institute on Aging
Institute on Aging
3436 American River Dr., Suite 9
Sacramento, CA 95864

Senior services organization hiring counselors, social workers, and behavioral health staff for mental health support, crisis intervention, and wellness programs for older adults.

Newport Healthcare

Youth/young adult mental health provider hiring therapists, counselors, and clinical staff for residential treatment, outpatient therapy, and behavioral health programs.

Health Education Council
Health Education Council
7617 Alma Vista Wy., Suite C
Sacramento, CA 95831

Nonprofit hiring trainers, educators, and program coordinators for CHW/peer support certification, behavioral health workshops, and community health training initiatives.

Undergraduate Education & Training

CA HCAI
2020 West El Camino Ave., Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833

HCAI-Designated Education Programs are state-partnered colleges and universities whose curricula meet all the requirements for students to apply for a Wellness Coach certification upon graduation.

American River College -
A.A. in Chemical Dependency Studies

4700 College Oak Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95841

Prepares for paraprofessional roles in mental health, rehabilitation, and social services. Hires adjunct instructors or coordinators for human services education.

American River College -
A.A. in Human Services

4700 College Oak Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95841

Focuses on substance use counseling and behavioral health support. Trains for entry-level addiction recovery and mental health aide positions.

Sacramento City College -
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences

3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822

Broad foundation in social/behavioral sciences for mental health and community roles. Supports transfer to bachelor's programs in psychology or social work.

InterCoast College -
Associate of Applied Science in Substance Use Disorder Counseling

9738 Lincoln Village Dr., Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95827

Vocational program for substance use/mental health counseling. Prepares for certified addiction treatment roles with case management focus.

Sacramento State -
B.S. in Health Science

6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Prepares for allied health and behavioral support careers; hires faculty and advisors for health science education and community health pathways.

Sacramento State -
B.S. in Public Health (Community Health Education track)

6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Focuses on community health promotion, including mental/behavioral interventions; leads to roles in public health education and outreach.

Sacramento State -
B.A. in Social Work

6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

CSWE-accredited program for social work practice in mental health and behavioral settings. Prepares for entry-level case management and therapy support.

Sacramento City Unified School District
Charles A. Jones Career & Technical Education Center (Sacramento City Unified) - Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training
5451 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824

40-hour ABA training for behavioral health technicians; hires instructors/trainers for RBT prep and career technical education.

Sierra College -
Registered Behavioral Technician Skills Certificate

5100 Sierra College Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95677

Two-semester certificate for RBT certification and behavioral support roles; trains for entry-level work in autism/developmental behavioral health.

American River College -
Human Services Certificate

4700 College Oak Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95841

Entry-level certificate for counseling and case management in behavioral health and social services agencies.

American River College -
Gerontology: Case Management and Social Services Certificate/A.A.

4700 College Oak Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95841

Focuses on case management for aging populations with behavioral health overlaps; prepares for senior services and support roles.

Sacramento City College -
Social Work and Community Studies Certificate

3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822

Prepares for case management and community support in mental health and social services; builds skills for paraprofessional roles.

Cosumnes River College -
Social Work and Human Services Certificate

8401 Center Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823

Certificate for case management, interviewing, and human services in welfare/health agencies. Entry-level prep for behavioral/social support jobs.

Undergraduate Career Resources

CA HCAI
2020 West El Camino Ave., Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833

Certified Wellness Coach jobs in school settings
HCAI is committed to expanding access to quality, equitable, affordable health care for all Californians by supporting high value delivery systems, resilient health facilities and workforces, and actionable health information and strategies.

Sacramento County
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Jobs in Behavioral Health
2150 Stockton Blvd.,
Sacramento, CA 95817

County agency hiring peer support specialists, mental health clinicians, case managers, crisis responders, and administrative staff for public behavioral health treatment, recovery, and crisis services.

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care Jobs in Sacramento
2025 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825

6600 Bruceville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823

Health system hiring licensed therapists, psychologists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals for outpatient/inpatient mental health, crisis care, and integrated services.

Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) - Careers
10850 Gold Center Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Nonprofit hiring peer support specialists, recovery coaches, therapists, and program staff for community-based mental health, substance use recovery, and crisis residential programs. (Walk-in interviews Wednesdays)

Northern California Behavioral Health System (Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital) - Careers
1400 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815

Psychiatric hospital hiring mental health technicians, therapists, social workers, and nurses for inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, and behavioral health treatment.

UC Davis
UC Davis Health - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Job Opportunities
2230 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Academic health system hiring clinicians, researchers, therapists, and administrative staff for psychiatry, behavioral sciences, child/adolescent mental health, and trauma services.

Sutter Health
Sutter Health - Careers (Sacramento Area)
2825 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95816

Healthcare network hiring mental health clinicians, counselors, social workers, and psychiatric staff for behavioral health therapy, crisis support, and integrated care.

SCOE Career Pipeline (Sacramento County Office of Education)
10520 Armstrong Ave.
Mather, CA 95655

Education initiative building youth-to-career pathways in school-based mental health. Hires coordinators, mentors, and educators for wellness training and workforce development.

Mental & Behavioral Health (MBH) Workforce Advisory
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather, CA 95655

Collaborative advisory group coordinating regional behavioral health workforce efforts, barrier removal, and peer mentorship for career entry/advancement.

Sacramento County
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Workforce & Employment Resources
2150 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

County resources for jobs, training, licensure support, and provider in-services in behavioral health; hires for peer, clinical, and administrative roles.

Sacramento County
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Workforce & Employment Resources
2150 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

County resources for jobs, training, licensure support, and provider in-services in behavioral health; hires for peer, clinical, and administrative roles.

Sacramento County
BH JOBS Sac County
2150 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Sacramento County-specific behavioral health job board/listings for positions in mental health, substance use, crisis, and peer support services.

California Behavioral Health Workforce Development (BHWD) Initiative
(Online directory only)

State initiative funding recruitment, mentoring, retention, and peer workforce programs; supports scholarships, internships, and toolkits for behavioral health careers.

California School-based Health Alliance
California School Based Health Alliance
1203 Preservation Park Way
Suite 302
Oakland, CA 94612

Nonprofit advancing school-based health (including behavioral/mental health) through policy, training, conferences, and technical assistance. Hires program staff and coordinators for youth wellness.

Cal Voices SacMap
Cal Voices SacMap
720 Howe Ave., Suite 102
Sacramento, CA 95825

Online resource directory and navigation tool for Sacramento County behavioral health services; helps community members find crisis support, peer services, counseling, youth/family resources, housing, and more in one place.