$35,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying jobs
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- California offers full-time state jobs in SLO County across multiple fields.
- High-paying roles include senior psychiatrist, chief dentist and recreation therapist.
- Applicants must apply by mid-August 2025 for many positions on CalCareers site.
Looking for new employment in San Luis Obispo County?
The state of California is hiring employees across the county for full-time positions ranging from nursing to dentistry and social work.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the state’s public pension plan.
Look through some of the latest state jobs available in SLO County on the CalCareers website, as of Monday, Aug. 4:
Associate governmental program analyst | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $5,855 to $7,327 per month
The analyst acts as the return-to-work coordinator at Atascadero State Hospital, planning, organizing and managing the hospital’s return-to-work program.
Other duties include monitoring program costs, developing return to work procedures and limited duty programs.
The application period closes on Friday, Aug. 22.
Chief dentist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $29,687 to $35,396 per month
Under the direction of the medical director, the chief dentist is responsible for practicing as a general dentist.
Duties include providing dental diagnostics and treatment planning, as well as giving local anesthesia, performing oral surgery and instructing patients on oral hygiene.
The chief dentist also supervises the dental department staff and prepares employee evaluations.
The application period closes on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Clinical social worker | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $8,425 to $10,261 per month
The clinical social worker conducts patient assessments and summarizes case information for future diagnoses and treatments.
The employee also develops and monitors treatment plans; manages group therapy and keeps track of patient progress.
The application is open until filled.
Dietetic technician | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $3,914 to $4,903 per month
The dietetic technician is responsible for preparing weekly diet menus that adhere to all specialized diet instructions.
The employee maintains up-to-date information on patient diets and special nourishment items.
The dietetic technician is also in charge of inputting data on diets, monitoring meal service and coordinating provisions for modified diets.
The application period closes on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Environmental scientist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Water Resources Control Board
- Salary: $4,269 to $8,877 per month
The environmental scientist, working as part of the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, monitors and ensures all development, infrastructure and transportation projects are built to protect watersheds and bodies of water on the Central Coast.
The scientist is also involved in adaption initiatives to address the impacts of climate change.
The application period closes on Friday, Aug. 15.
Licensed vocational nurse | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $5,082 to $6,361 per month
Under the direction of the unit supervisor, the licensed vocational nurse helps create a clean and safe environment for patients.
The nurse supervises patients activities and performs nursing procedures, such as giving medications and CPR as needed.
The nurse is also expected to perform shakedowns and intervene if patient behavior becomes dangerous.
The application period closes on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Materials and stores specialist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Military
- Salary: $3,762 to $4,885 per month
The specialist oversees warehouse operations, which includes ensuring supplies, tools and equipment are properly received and issued.
The employee is in charge of labeling and tagging warehouse materials and performing inspections on incoming materials, as well as carrying out inventory checks.
The application period closes on Monday, Aug. 11.
Recreation therapist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $8,892 to $9,615 per month
Under the direction of the senior psychologist, the recreation therapist develops, implements and evaluates programs for patients within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.
The recreation therapist motivates patients in both individual and group recreation therapy sessions, as well as monitors and documents treatment progress.
Other duties include maintaining order and safety by supervising patient conduct.
The application period closes on Monday, Aug. 11.
Senior psychiatrist supervisor | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $31,320 to $32,070 per month
In this supervising role, the senior psychiatrist manages a staff of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
The senior psychiatrist supervisor is responsible for directing specialized psychiatric assessments and treatment programs and performing special assignments ordered by the chief psychiatrist.
The senior psychiatrist supervisor must also help hire new psychiatrists.
The application period closes on Monday, Aug. 18.
Staff services analyst | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $3,861 to $6276 per month
The analyst interprets court orders and analyzes forensic reports, searching for any errors or discrepancies.
Other duties include tracking data on potential impacts, developing a database for case management and monitoring patients transferred to other state hospitals.
The application period closes on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
