Hybrid Analyst II: Behavioral Health Policy & Programs

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

401(k) and 457 plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and DEI initiatives

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento is seeking an Analyst II to support the Crisis Care Section in developing, implementing, and administering behavioral health programs, including 988 Lifeline and Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services.

You will perform administrative and program evaluation duties, coordinate with stakeholders, issue guidance, and ensure successful implementation of services, with occasional travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting complex policy or program analysis in a public-sector or behavioral health setting.
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting policy guidance, reports, and executive-level briefing materials.
• Experience coordinating with counties, stakeholders, or external partners on program implementation issues.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and meet demanding deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal behavioral health policy, crisis services, or community-based behavioral health systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Crisis Care Section with development, implementation, and administration of behavioral health programs (e.g., 988 Lifeline, Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services).
• Provide administrative and technical support, program evaluation and planning, and budgeting.
• Work with stakeholders on implementation plans, guidance, and regulatory amendments.
• Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Written communication

Job description

California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento is seeking an Analyst II to support the Crisis Care Section in developing, implementing, and administering behavioral health programs, including 988 Lifeline and Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services.

You will perform administrative and program evaluation duties, coordinate with stakeholders, issue guidance, and ensure successful implementation of services, with occasional travel up to 5%.