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San Francisco Department of Public Health

Senior Behavioral Health Clinician (2932) - Street Health Team (SFDPH)

San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

Senior Behavioral Health Clinician (2932) - Street Health Team (SFDPH) at San Francisco Department of Public Health. Join a multidisciplinary Street Health Team providing compassionate, community-based care to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Application Opening: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Application Deadline: on or after March 14, 2025 Salary: $120,484 to $146,380 annually Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt Recruitment ID: TEX-2932-EXEMPT Role focuses on addressing the health and social needs of the community, collaborating with city agencies to connect people with shelter, treatment, and long-term support. Role Description

Join the Street Health Team, a dynamic, multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based care to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Our team includes Behavioral Health Clinicians, Nurses, Health Workers, Physicians, and Psychiatrists, community members, all working together to address the complex health and social needs of the communities we serve. The Street Health Team works within assigned neighborhoods, meeting individuals where they are to provide essential services and support that promotes their well-being. We collaborate closely with other city agencies, including the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to connect people with shelter, treatment, and long-term support. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about serving San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations and contributing to the City’s evolving, multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness and promoting long-term stability and health.

Essential Duties

Supervises one or more Class 2930 Behavioral Health Clinician/2931 Marriage, Family and Child Counselor and/or unlicensed support personnel by preparing and maintaining work schedules, performance appraisals; coordinates activities of a multidisciplinary team; and monitors productivity of staff. Supervises the psychosocial assessment of clients for behavioral health services in behavioral health and/or primary care settings; ensures appropriate referrals; reviews intake forms and procedures; and prepares written care summaries to coordinate care. Performs clinical evaluations in difficult cases, including interviewing, diagnosing, and disposition; refers to other staff or disciplines as needed. Delivers regular treatment for complex cases using intensive casework and psychotherapy techniques; observes client conditions and determines risk to self or others. May conduct group psychotherapy and case management; monitors progress and adjusts treatment goals over time. Charts and ensures staff charting of medical records according to departmental and regulatory standards (written and electronic). Organizes community health education outreach and consultation, develops workshops and seminars, and coordinates programs and services; acts as a consultant to other agencies and participates in outreach development. May perform Quality Improvement activities such as chart audits and compliance reviews. The 2932 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician performs related duties as required.

How To Qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) AND Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (based on a 40-hour work week). Important Note:

Please ensure it is clear in your application how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities.

How To Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online. Visit careers.sf.gov to begin the application process. Email communications may come from more than one department, so please ensure your email accepts messages from all of us. Ensure CCSF emails are not blocked by spam filters. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; it is their responsibility to update their email address. A confirmation email will be sent when the online application is received; retain this for your records. Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Information about the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Workers Reasonable Accommodation Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement For questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact the analyst, Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or 628-271-6839. We may use text messaging to communicate with you. 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, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or other protected status under the law.

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