2314-Behavioral Health Team Leader

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve.

The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH.

Position(s) are located at the San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (SFBHC) formerly known as the Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (MHRF). The SFBHC is a 24/7/365 operation that has three distinct programs that provide subacute and long‑term mental health services to the severely and persistently mentally ill population of the City and County of San Francisco. The SFBHC programs include an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC). This class is a first line supervisor responsible for providing leadership on clinical standards for Mental Health Rehabilitation Workers, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians.

Work hours: The San Francisco Behavioral Health Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and requires flexibility to work various 8‑hour shifts, weekends and holidays as coverage need dictates.

Under general supervision, the 2314 supervises employees performing a variety of patient care duties involving management and care of mentally ill patients; personally performs difficult and responsible patient care duties; and performs related duties as required.

• Supervises a variety of patient care duties involving management and care of mentally ill clients;
• Assists in evaluation of staff and program needs;
• Participates in establishing clinical standards; inputs on unit issues;
• Makes shift assignment and evaluates quality and completeness of work;
• Provides direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care;
• Identifies, monitors, observes, records and reports client’s physical and psychological condition and behavior;
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients and those persons significant to them;
• Assists clinicians in the implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic treatment and procedures;
• Administers medications using appropriate interventions;
• Observes, notes, and reports the effects and side effects of medications;
• Conducts in‑service training programs;
• Participates in multi‑disciplinary treatment planning;
• Obtains and transports laboratory specimens.
• The Behavioral Health Team Leader performs other related duties as assigned/required.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or a Licensed Vocational Nurse providing psychiatric nursing care in a skilled facility or psychiatric acute care setting or related mental health setting; AND
• Possession of a valid permanent or temporary (including an interim permit) California Licensed Vocational Nurse License or Licensed Psychiatric Technician License.

One‑year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40‑hour work week).

Desirable Qualifications

• At least six months of verifiable full‑time equivalent work experience as a health care provider treating patients with Co‑Occurring Disorders with Substance Abuse
• At least one year of verifiable full‑time equivalent work experience as a team lead, supervisor, or subject matter expert consultant, including development of care plans, service plans, and/or treatment plans
• At least six months of verifiable full‑time experience treating patients who have psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizo‑affective disorder, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, etc.)
• Possession of a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrator Certification and/or Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Administrator Certification

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.