Behavioral Health Clinician 2930 - Street Health Team SFDPH

Join the Street Health Team a dynamic multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing compassionate communitybased 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 wellbeing. We collaborate closely with other city agencies including the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to connect people with shelter treatment and longterm support.  

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about serving San Franciscos most vulnerable populations and contributing to the Citys evolving multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness and promoting longterm stability and health. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The essential functions of a Behavioral Health Clinician 2930 include but are not limited to:

• Interviews applicants recipients parents and others concerned for the purpose of securing information to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services; evaluates material obtained through interviews and from other sources including information given directly together with such factors as appearance and manner attitude of parents relatives and others toward the applicant and his problems.
• On basis of interviews and analyses decides upon one of several alternative dispositions such as emergency therapy referral to other staff members for further study referral to appropriate community resources or assistance on a temporary basis; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake processes.
• Conducts interviews with parents and children to obtain supplementary information; makes tentative diagnosis to determine need for testing to supplement the diagnosis; decides on one of several alternative dispositions.
• Confers with referring agency or other interested organizations and persons including schools Public health nurses and doctors and with supervisor or other psychiatrists on medical and psychiatric questions relating to evaluation of the patient; prepares related case reports including all pertinent material.
• Subsequently follows up on individual patient therapy; establishes positive relationship; assists patient with explanation of diagnosis and causes of difficulties; confers with consulting psychiatrists on treatment; prepares therapy notes on each case and incorporates in case records.
• Maintains records of all activities relating to patients care; prepares clinical statistics and compiles periodic reports; participates in periodic staff meetings; confers with supervisor on formulation of policies and procedures; attends conferences with other clinics and agencies.
• The 2930 Behavioral Health Clinician performs related duties as required.

Qualifications :

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)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly 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. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Additional Information :

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf and begin the application process. 

Our email communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us atthis link. Applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

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

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) at  or. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.