Behavioral Health Psych Supervisor 2

Job Description

The incumbent will be assigned to the Citywide Case Management CASC Team in partnership with the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD) at the Community Assessment Services Center (CASC) based at 564 6th Street.

The incumbent will supervise three clinical social workers (CSW I/II), one social work associate and one peer specialist who provide intensive case management to adults involved in the criminal justice system and who have severe mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse. In addition to clinical and administrative supervision of staff, the incumbent is responsible for providing consultation and clinical oversight for the CASC milieu, crisis de-escalation and safety screenings for high acuity clients, processing of referrals, training/education for partners/community members, and representation for the program in collaborative court settings.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Citywide Case Management Programs provides comprehensive outpatient treatment to San Franciscans suffering from severe mental illness, often complicated by substance abuse and/or chronic medical conditions. The mission of the division is to help clients recover prior functioning, while reducing reliance on acute services, and facilitate transitions from ZFGH psychiatric inpatient, jails, or other institutions to the community. The Citywide CASC Team uses trauma informed interventions to work with clients who are justice-involved, often on probation, and experiencing co-occurring mental health/substance use disorders. Interventions include psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication management, case management, outreach, and employment services.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Master's degree from an accredited school of social work/professional counseling/psychology, and three years of post-master's experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. - Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a LCSW, MFT, or LPCC - Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting. - Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with populations that is diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. - Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology. - Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, unhoused, and dual diagnosed populations. - Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds - Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill. - Two years' experience working with individuals actively involved in the criminal justice system - One year experience doing community based case management and the ability to do outreach including to SRO hotels PREFERRED: - Completion of California BBS CE requirements to provide clinical supervision to AMFTs, ASWs, and APCCs. - Three years supervisory experience - Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant psychiatric health services internal policies and external regulations. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: - Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a LCSW, MFT, or LPCC

License / Certification

Lic Clinical Social Worker, Licd Marriage_Family Therapist

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