Behavioral Health | County of Monterey, CA
Behavioral Health and Mental Health • Monterey, CA • Since 1850
About
Summary: The County of Monterey, CA Health Department is actively hiring for Behavioral Health leadership and staff roles, with recent postings including Deputy Director of Behavioral Health (regular full-time; salary roughly $12,374–$16,890 per month) and related health/administrative positions. Openings were posted in May 2026, indicating ongoing recruitment for Behavioral Health leadership and support positions within the Monterey County Health Department. If you’re seeking behavioral health opportunities in Monterey County, check the county’s official job postings and the provided application links for current vacancies and exact requirements.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health and Mental Health
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/Google Reviews: 2.25/5 (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful services for some patients
- Accessible crisis and substance abuse support for eligible individuals
- Efforts to track and act on patient feedback to improve care quality
Common complaints
- Long wait times to connect with services
- Frustration regarding referrals to other services instead of receiving care at the Access to Treatment office
- Allegations of improper treatment and poor clinician fit
- Concerns regarding patient advocacy and clinician communication style
"Absolute worst place to receive mental health care... If you and your current doctor are not working well together, and you request a change of clinician, they will tell you in a polite way they know what's best for you and keep you with a doctor that's a bad fit."
— Anonymous patient review on Rehab.com"The most important findings when viewing the results were that most clients wished they were not referred to other services and had to wait an extended period."
— CSUMB capstone research paper (2024) analyzing client feedbackSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Monterey County Focuses on Behavioral Health Services | News | montereycountynow.com — Nov 6, 2025
- Monterey County supervisors shelve Salinas mental health facility plan — Jan 7, 2026
- Monterey supervisors reject Creekbridge mental health campus as costs hit $172M — Jan 7, 2026
- A three-year behavioral health funding plan will be different this year. | Opinion | montereycountynow.com — May 28, 2026
- Monterey County Mental Health Facility Plan Canceled | News | montereycountynow.com — Jan 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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NAMI Monterey County is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that provides free mental health support, education, advocacy, and family peer resources across Monterey County. Services include bilingual outreach, education programs, advocacy, and community support to reduce stigma and improve wellness and recovery for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Headquarters are in Salinas, CA (1020 Merrill Street, Suite 1015). The organization operates with about 2 staff and reported annual revenue around $19.6 million. Local contact: 831-422-6264. Highlights include online groups, award-winning education, and ongoing mental health outreach across multiple Monterey County offices.
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