The San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (SFBHC), formerly the Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (MHRF), is a 24/7/365 operation with three programs providing subacute and long-term mental health services to the severely and persistently mentally ill population of the City and County of San Francisco: an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC). This is a first line supervisor class responsible for providing leadership on clinical standards for Mental Health Rehabilitation Workers, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians. Under general supervision, the position supervises employees performing patient care duties involving management and care of mentally ill patients, personally performs difficult and responsible patient care duties, and performs related duties as required. Work hours require flexibility to work various 8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays as coverage needs dictate. This is a Citywide Exam posting; applicants must complete the required exam and then submit an online application.
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; Performs other related duties as assigned/required
Requirements
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
Nice to have
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
Stany Zjednoczone · San Francisco
