Behavioral Health Fellow

San Francisco Department of Public Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative public health department is seeking passionate individuals for the Behavioral Health Fellow role. This unique opportunity is tailored for recent graduates or those in their final semester of a relevant master's program, offering hands-on experience in clinical services and care coordination within a supportive team environment. The fellowship lasts up to one year, providing essential training and exposure to a fulfilling career in public health. If you are eager to make a difference in community health and gain valuable clinical skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or final semester students in relevant master's programs.
• Must apply for registration as ASW, AMFT, or APCC within a month.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and care coordination services as part of a team.
• Participate in ongoing training and support as a Behavioral Health Fellow.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling

Job description

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The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications for the second year of the Behavioral Health Fellowship. This is a great opportunity for students in their final semester of a graduate degree program or recent graduates (Master’s degree or higher) pursuing a career as a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). The training program provides recent graduates with practical learning experiences and exposure to a public service career as a Behavioral Health Clinician (2930).

• LOCATION: Various locations in the SF Health Network, including 13+ community clinics, Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH), Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), and Jail Health Services.
• SCHEDULE/SHIFT: Varies depending on the program.

The Behavioral Health Fellow will be trained to provide clinical and care coordination services. You will be assigned to a work site where you will be part of a team. Ongoing training and support will be provided as part of a cohort of Behavioral Health Fellows to learn and practice the responsibilities of a DPH Behavioral Health Clinician (2930). The fellowship program lasts up to one year.

Must be a recent graduate, within the last three (3) months, or currently enrolled in the last semester of one of the following:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work
• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling

Applicants will meet minimum qualifications if they are within three months of graduation or in their last semester, either (i) on the application date or (ii) when the announcement closes.

NOTE: Within the first month of hire or graduation, the fellow is expected to apply for registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences (BBS) and maintain registration as a condition of employment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Public Health

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Pension plan, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance.

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