Behavioral Health | County of Monterey, CA
Psychiatry • Carmel, CA • Since 1850
About
Summary: - The County of Monterey in California is actively recruiting for Behavioral Health leadership and staff roles, including a Deputy Director of Behavioral Health in the Health Department. Openings posted between May 20–26, 2026 show monthly salary ranges around $12,374–$16,890 and indicate ongoing availability (open until filled for at least one position). - Related postings also highlight public sector job opportunities within Monterey County’s Health/Behavioral Health services, suggesting a focus on expanding behavioral health staffing and leadership at Natividad Medical Center and the Health Department. - If you are seeking Carmel-area context specifically, this indicates behavioral health opportunities are headquartered under the County of Monterey rather than a separate Carmel organization, with job postings likely accessible via Monterey County’s careers or LinkedIn postings linked from the health department page. Key takeaways for job seekers in Carmel, CA: - Look for Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and related Health Department roles on Monterey County’s official site or its LinkedIn postings. - Positions offer substantial monthly salaries (approx. $12.4k–$16.9k) and are advertised as regular full-time. - Open dates in May 2026 and “open until filled” statuses suggest ongoing recruiting for behavioral health leadership and operational roles.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
168 West Alisal Street, Salinas, California 93901, US
Phone
831-755-4505
info.dem@co.monterey.ca.us
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com (Adult Services): 2.25/5 (4 reviews)
- Rehab.com (King City): 5/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Access to necessary services for some patients
- Appreciation for support with mental health issues
- Existence of formalized feedback and grievance resolution mechanisms
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding medication management and clinician fit
- Frustration with waiting times and service access delays
- Perceived lack of patient-centered communication or listening
- Desire for more effective transition and referral processes
"Absolute worst place to receive mental health care. If you can, find other places or pay out of pocket for treatment. They over medicate the patients..."
— Rehab.com User Review"They have helped me get the help I needed. I wouldn't worry about the negative feedback I've seen. People love to complain about mental health."
— Rehab.com User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Resources - AIM Youth Mental Health — Feb 4, 2026
- Mobile Psychiatric Crisis Response Team - 2-1-1 Monterey County — Mar 13, 2026
- Monterey County Focuses on Behavioral Health Services | News | montereycountynow.com — Nov 6, 2025
- A new method for funding mental health is rolling out, with challenges. — Apr 23, 2026
- Inpatient care at Garden Pavilion | Monterey, CA - Montage Health — Jan 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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