Behavioral Health Clinician (2930) - Citywide - H00042 at City and County of San Francisco — San Francisco, CA

Under general supervision, the 2930 Behavioral Health Clinician performs essential duties that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses prospective clients and their significant others/families for psychiatric services by interviewing clients; reviewing pertinent factors such as: reasons for referral, perception of personal problems, psychosocial history, environment, physical health, culture and motivation for treatment; advising clients about confidentiality and scope of services; developing and coordinating treatment plans to determine effective use of rehabilitative mental health services;
• Analyzes data by obtaining information through interviews, psychological/medical reports and previous psychiatric history to determine the appropriateness of referral and make recommendations for the disposition of each case;
• Compiles and maintains client records by preparing written/electronic documentation, charts, statistical data, periodic reports, forms, and billing/entitlement information to enhance treatment programs and collection of revenue, ensure proper compliance with legal provisions, including mandatory reporting, and expedite timely access to services;
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships by collaborating with other service providers (e.g. nurses, primary care providers with probation and child welfare, psychologists, teachers, lawyers, physicians) to consult on medical, psychiatric and psychosocial issues; attends staff meetings/conferences with other agencies/teams to solve problems, coordinate care. If appropriate, serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plan aimed at wellness and recovery by engaging clients in appropriate treatment modalities (e.g. individual, group, collateral crisis intervention); at successive intervals to observe and analyze changes to determine success in treatment goals to help reduce and improve targeted community functionality;
• Provides individual, group family (including other significant support systems) psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach services, culturally competent interventions, case management and rehabilitation to clients enrolled in behavioral health services;
• Refers clients to appropriate community resources services such as mental health consumer service providers, self-help organizations, medical care, vocational rehab and substance abuse services to integrate clinical and practical interventions; actively manages caseload by maximizing use of resources to meet client needs;
• Advocates for accessibility and improved services for individual clients/groups by identifying client needs, provides input in developing treatment/program models, interfacing with administration and intra-agency contacts;
• Participates and contributes to Quality Improvement activities at local sites and system levels; and
• May supervise support staff such as Health Workers.
• The 2930 Behavioral Health Clinician performs related duties as required.

Nature of work requires carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information.

Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons.

⚠️Required Before Applying⚠️

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for either:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

OR

• Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)

OR

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

OR

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

OR

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

OR

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

Training and Experience Examination: (Weight 100%)

The Training and Experience Examination (forms.gle/dnTvgHKUPyUVSMSQ8) that is linked in this job ad is a required part of the application. It measures knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations; decision-making; Knowledge of principles of psychiatric case management; Knowledge of clinical methods; Knowledge of appropriate resources; Knowledge of basic personnel policy and practices; Self-protection/assessment; Written communication skills; Oral communication skills.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the T&E exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Certification

Eligible List/Score Report:

Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates who are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.

To find departments that use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.]

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission

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• Equal Employment Opportunity
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• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
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• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Where to Apply

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Hanz Pagao-Geppert (she/her/hers) at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6839.

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