Behavioral Health Fellow - San Francisco Department of Public Health (9910)

San Francisco Department of Public Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Fellow for a one-year fellowship program. This role is ideal for recent graduates or students in their final semester, offering practical training in clinical services and exposure to public health. The fellowship includes work across various locations within the SF Health Network, focusing on providing culturally responsive behavioral health services. Applicants should be recent graduates or nearing completion of their master's programs in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or last semester student in an accredited master's program.
• Must meet BBS requirements for application.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and documentation in behavioral health.
• Participate in training for mental health disorders and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Filipino

Culturally responsive services

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy

Master’s degree in clinical counseling

Job description

Behavioral Health Fellow - San Francisco Department of Public Health (9910)

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Role Description

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications for the second year of the Behavioral Health Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students in their final semester or recent graduates (Master’s degree or higher) pursuing careers as Licensed Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). The program offers practical training and exposure to public service as a Behavioral Health Clinician.

Location & Schedule

• Various locations within the SF Health Network, including community clinics, Laguna Honda Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and Jail Health Services.
• Schedule varies depending on the program.

Program Details

The fellowship lasts up to one year and includes training in clinical services, documentation, mental health disorders, evidence-based interventions, and application for a Behavioral Health Clinician position.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate within the last three months or currently enrolled in the last semester of an accredited master's program in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling meeting BBS requirements.
• Applicants must be within three months of graduation or in their last semester at the time of application or at the closing date.

Desirable Qualifications

• Internship experience in SFDPH or supervised clinical direct services.
• Fluency in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, or other languages spoken in underserved communities.
• Experience providing racially and culturally responsive behavioral health services in various modalities.

Application Process

Apply online at careers.sf.gov. Ensure your application clearly states how you meet the minimum qualifications. Verification may be requested during the process. Use a personal email and retain confirmation of your application submission.