The United States recently dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries in the world according to the 2024 World Happiness Report (Credit: worldhappiness.report). Anxiety and depression disorders are skyrocketing among our youth and young adults. The opioid epidemic has led to unprecedented levels of substance use disorder diagnoses. In response to this crisis, the behavioral health industry has been rapidly growing to bring the latest in mental health research to the frontlines of clinical practice. Advances in neuroscience, treatment modalities and a greater understanding of trauma-informed care is offering hope to the millions suffering with behavioral health disorders.

California Job Shop has grown along with this encouraging trend, partnering with many providers and cutting edge clinics, providing expertise in both the clinical and business aspects of behavioral health. This has been our largest practice area to date, and we have filled thousands of positions in this sector, building the leadership base of the future in this critical area.