Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Atascadero

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Organization Description

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) manages the California State hospital system, which provides mental health services to patients admitted to DSH facilities.  the department strives to provide effective treament in a safe environment and in a fiscally responsible manner. 

DSH oversees five state hospitals - Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in LA County), Napa, and Patton.

All facilites are fully licensed by the CA dept. of Public Health, and must regularly meet or exceed regulatory standards to continue providing care.

DSH was created by Governor Jerry Brown's 2012-13 budget which eliminated the Dept. of Mental Health by transferring its various funtioncs to other depts.

As of 2017, the dept. employs about 11,000 staff and serves approximately 10,000 patients annually in a 24/7 hospital system.

Health & Safety

Risks inherent with working with patients with histories of assaultive behaviors
Address 
10333 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
United States
Website:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/index.html
Student Contact 
Name
Olga Ragland
Job Title
Preceptor
Phone
(805) 468-3259
Email
Olga.Ragland@dsh.ca.gov

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Community Health - NURS 498S Service Learning Ongoing On-site
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Behavioral Health