Behavioral Health Team Leader (2314) - Citywide - H00040

Full‑time Certification Rule: Rule of the List Work Hours: Other Job Code and Title: 2314‑Behavioral Health Team Leader Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance Company Description 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. Employees work across hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. The position is located at the San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (SFBHC), a 24/7/365 operation providing sub‑acute and long‑term mental health services. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Experience: 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 License: 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 (based on a 40‑hour work week). Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. 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. EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zuckerberg San Francisco General