County of Monterey, Health Department

Organization Description

The Monterey County Health Department exists to enhance, protect, and improve the health Monterey County residents and environments. MCHD provides a wide variety of health-related services in the areas of behavioral health, clinic services, emergency management services, environmental health, public guardianship, and public health.

Program Information

County of Monterey, Health Department Strategic Plan aims to address policies and practices that will support equitable health outcomes for Monterey County residents.

CHHS Interns will work on projects that support internal or external health equity initiatives.

CHHS Interns will gain access to a wide variety of experiences that support working in a multidisciplinary environment that centers on building and fostering relationships throughout the health department.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • TB Test
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
United States
General Phone 
(831) 755-4500
Website:
http://www.mtyhd.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Christina Santana Amezquita
Job Title
(empty)
Phone
(831) 755-4588
Email
SantanaC@countyofmonterey.gov
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Health & Medicine, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Career or College Exploration, Recreation, Skill Development, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

M-F 8-5

Additional site tags 
Social Justice, health equity
Minimum required hours 
60
Maximum students 
1