Behavioral Health Team Leader - Department of Public Health (2314)

Overview

Behavioral Health Team Leader - Department of Public Health (2314) — San Francisco Department of Public Health

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About

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

Role Description

Position(s) are located at the San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (SFBHC). The SFBHC operates 24 / 7 / 365 and provides subacute and long-term mental health services to the severely and persistently mentally ill population. 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 center is open 24 / 7 and requires flexibility to work various 8-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as coverage need dictates. Under general supervision, the 2314 supervises employees performing patient care duties, personally performs difficult patient care duties, and performs related duties as required.

The Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Supervises 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 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 clients’ physical and psychological condition and behavior
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients and those significant to them
• Assists clinicians in implementing therapeutic and diagnostic treatment and procedures
• Administers medications using appropriate interventions; observes and reports effects and side effects
• Conducts in-service training programs
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Obtains and transports laboratory specimens

The Behavioral Health Team Leader performs other related duties as assigned / required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (based on a 40-hour work week).

Desirable Qualifications

Important Note : Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications in your application. Verification may be requested during recruitment and selection. Misrepresentation may disqualify you.

Selection Procedures

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) will be required as part of the application. The MQSQ collects information to evaluate MQ compliance. The Training and Experience Evaluation will measure knowledge, skills, and abilities critical for satisfactory performance. A passing score is required to continue in the process. Additional selection processes may be conducted prior to final hiring decisions.

Certification : The eligible list will follow the Rule of the List. Candidate names remain on the list for up to 12 months. Re-applications are allowed after expiry. The SFDPH provides more information at the careers site.

How To Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are accepted online. Visit careers.sf.gov to begin the process. You may receive communications from multiple departments; ensure email acceptance from all departments. Applicants may be contacted by email; it is their responsibility to maintain current contact information. You will receive a confirmation email when your online application is received. Retain this confirmation for your records.

Additional Information

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights : Applicants are governed by the announcement provisions, including time periods and other particulars. Information regarding clerical corrections and appeals can be found on the City and County of San Francisco Civil Service and Human Resources websites. The SFDPH provides several resources and notices related to employment, equal opportunity, veteran status, disability accommodations, and more. For questions, contact the analyst at the SFDPH.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Health Care Provider

Industries : Hospitals and Health Care

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