City and County of San Francisco · 1 day ago
Behavioral Health Team Leader (2314) - Citywide - H00040
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expCity 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.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
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
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
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
10001+ employees
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City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
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