Behavioral Health Team Leader (2314) - Citywide - H00040 jobs in United States
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City and County of San Francisco · 22 hours ago

Behavioral Health Team Leader (2314) - Citywide - H00040

City and County of San Francisco is dedicated to equitable healthcare access and values diversity in its workforce. The Behavioral Health Team Leader is responsible for supervising clinical standards for mental health staff and providing leadership in patient care for severely mentally ill clients.

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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

Qualification

Licensed Vocational Nurse LicenseLicensed Psychiatric Technician LicenseCo-Occurring Disorders experienceTreatment planning experienceTeam leadership experienceSupervision principles knowledgeBasic Psychopathology knowledgeTherapeutic techniques knowledgePharmacology knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

City and County of San Francisco

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City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.

H1B Sponsorship

City and County of San Francisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (7)
2021 (4)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Linda Gerull
City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
Chief Administrative Officer, SF Planning Department
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