Behavioral Health Team Leader (2314) - Citywide - H00040

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (SFBHC), a 24/7/365 operation providing subacute and long-term mental health services. The SFBHC includes an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), and a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC). This role is a first-line supervisor responsible for clinical standards for Mental Health Rehabilitation Workers, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians. The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) aims to provide equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare and values diversity in its workforce. Employees are expected to work in person across various settings to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Requirements

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.
Possession of a valid permanent or temporary (including an interim permit) California Licensed Vocational Nurse License or Licensed Psychiatric Technician License.
One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Makes shift assignments 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 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.