HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

EV charging stations

Hybrid telework schedule

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information seeks a Health Program Manager II, Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager. This role directs professional staff, sets spending benchmarks for behavioral health, and supports workforce stability through policy-driven initiatives.

Hybrid telework is available; position includes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and policy reporting duties to advance high-quality, affordable health care in California.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting or overseeing data analysis and research.
• Experience preparing clear and concise reports, memos, and presentations based on data analysis and policy research.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, health care workforce, the health care delivery system, and state or federal health policy.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of professional staff in the Behavioral Health and Workforce Group for OHCA.
• Leads OHCA’s work to set benchmarks for the percentage of total health care spending allocated to behavioral health.
• Monitors effects of spending targets on health care workforce stability, high-quality jobs, and training needs.
• Builds positive relationships with external stakeholders and facilitates internal and external communications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Policy reporting

Team leadership

Job description

Job Posting: Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager

Department of Health Care Access and Information

JC-533603 -

JC-533603 - Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This role will be instrumental in OHCA’s work to reorient the California health care system toward high-quality behavioral health and other high-value care as well as supporting the stability of the health care workforce. Under general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, the Health Program Manager II, Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager, plans, organizes, and directs the work of professional staff in the Behavioral Health and Workforce Group for OHCA. The Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager will lead OHCA’s work to set benchmarks for the percentage of total health care spending allocated to behavioral health to build and sustain infrastructure and capacity and support innovation and improvement in the behavioral health sector. This role is also responsible for monitoring the effects of spending targets on health care workforce stability, high-quality jobs, and training needs of health care workers. Building positive relationships with external stakeholders and facilitating internal and external communications will also be integral aspects of this role. This position will further OHCA’s mission of promoting equitable, high-quality, and affordable health care in 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.
HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices.
HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.
Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

• FREE PARKING
• fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations
• HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

Behavioral Health and Workforce Group Manager

Classification:

HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II $7,872.00 - $9,781.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians.
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has three primary responsibilities: slowing health care spending growth, monitoring health system performance, and assessing market consolidation. OHCA was created in an effort to slow rising health care spending, and the work of this office will make a tangible difference in making health care more affordable. If you believe that all Californians should have access to health care and be able to afford it, then join the OHCA team.
HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California.

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

Desirable Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in health care delivery, administration, or policy related issues.
• At least 1 year experience leading or supervising a team including administrative staff and analysts.
• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting or overseeing data analysis and research.
• Experience preparing clear and concise reports, memos, and presentations based on data analysis and policy research.
• Experience establishing and/or following program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge in planning, organizing, and directing work to measure and report on behavioral health investment and health care workforce stability.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, health care workforce, the health care delivery system, and state or federal health policy.

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR Benefits Website .

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at [phone].

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://HCAI.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
HCAI Recruitment
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.