Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, community health centers, tribal healthcare organizations, and behavioral health organizations throughout California to identify experienced leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of serving rural and frontier communities.
We are currently connecting with professionals who may be interested in active and upcoming behavioral health leadership opportunities across California.
These opportunities may include leadership within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community hospitals, integrated care programs, outpatient behavioral health clinics, substance use treatment programs, crisis services, tribal healthcare programs, and community-based organizations.
This application may connect you with the specific opportunity you were viewing, as well as other current or upcoming rural healthcare positions throughout California that align with your experience and goals.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare opportunities and communities.
Behavioral health access can be especially limited in rural and frontier communities, making strong leadership essential.
Behavioral health leaders help organizations build programs that are accessible, sustainable, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the community. They may lead mental health, substance use, crisis response, social services, or integrated behavioral health programs while working closely with clinical, operational, tribal, and community partners.
The strongest leaders understand that behavioral health care does not exist in isolation. It is connected to primary care, emergency services, social needs, housing, transportation, workforce shortages, geographic distance, and the overall well-being of the community.
Rural behavioral health leadership requires creativity, collaboration, cultural awareness, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to meeting people where they are.
This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:
Responsibilities will vary by organization and position and may include:
Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:
Some opportunities may prefer or require licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or another behavioral health credential. Requirements will depend on the specific role.
California's rural communities are remarkably diverse, stretching from mountain towns and agricultural valleys to forests, high desert communities, coastal regions, tribal lands, and remote communities far from major metropolitan areas.
Despite California's size and healthcare resources, many rural communities face significant barriers to behavioral health care, including provider shortages, geographic distance, transportation challenges, limited specialty services, housing instability, and difficulty accessing crisis and substance use treatment.
Some communities are hours from larger medical centers, specialty providers, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and other essential services.
Leading behavioral health in a rural California setting offers the opportunity to build meaningful programs, form lasting community partnerships, and help ensure people can receive compassionate care closer to home.
The impact of this work may be felt not only by patients, but also by families, schools, employers, healthcare teams, first responders, tribal communities, agricultural communities, and the broader region.
You may help expand access, strengthen crisis services, integrate behavioral health into primary care, support a local workforce, or create new partnerships across multiple communities.
By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential Rural Staffing Services talent network. You may be considered for current or upcoming behavioral health leadership opportunities that align with your experience, goals, location preferences, and availability.
Please submit your resume and let us know:
Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, program needs, relocation considerations, and next steps.
Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare positions, leadership opportunities, and communities throughout California.
Work Where It Matters.
Built for Rural.
Welcome to Rural Staffing Services, where we specialize in connecting Critical Access Hospitals with top-tier healthcare professionals. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enhancing healthcare access in rural communities across the United States. Founded by Stephanie Senger, who brings over five years of dedicated experience in healthcare staffing solutions, RSS stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry.
We understand the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals and aim to bridge the gap by providing tailored staffing solutions that meet their specific needs. Our rigorous vetting process ensures that our candidates not only have the necessary skills but also a deep understanding of Critical Access environments. This approach allows us to foster meaningful connections between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
At RSS, we believe in authenticity and transparency, values that guide every aspect of our operations. Whether you're a hospital seeking skilled professionals or a healthcare professional looking for rewarding opportunities in rural settings, RSS is here to support you. Join us in making a difference in rural healthcare—where quality staffing meets compassionate care.
