City and County of San Francisco

Mental Health Treatment Specialist (#2551)

$47.33-$57.50 Hourly / $8,203.00-$9,967.00 Monthly / $98,436.00-$119,600.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, implements treatment for mentally ill patients in the areas of self care, productive and leisure activities; assists with data collection and evaluation of patient functional skills; adapts treatment environment to patient needs; supervises health workers and volunteers.

Distinguishing Features

The Mental Health Treatment Specialist is distinguish from class 2555 Physical Therapy Assistant in that the Mental Health Treatment Specialist provides therapeutic treatment in self care and productive and leisure activities including occupational therapy and recreational and creative art therapy. Whereas, the Physical Therapy Assistant administers assigned physical therapy.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises health workers and volunteers in the implementation of treatment plans for patients.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Develops, implements and coordinates treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor.

2. Plans and participates in group and individual activities.

3. Adapts treatment, environment, tools, materials, and activities according to patient individual needs.

4. Assists with data collection and evaluation patient functional skills in self care, productive and leisure activities.

5. Maintains treatment areas, equipment and supplies.

6. Maintains records and documentation.

7. Supervises health workers and volunteers.

 8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of occupational and/or recreational therapy principles, practices and techniques; group dynamics; mental and emotional disabilities and diseases; health and safety standards; standard assessment tools and methods.

Ability to: apply or utilize occupational and/or recreational therapy principles, practices and techniques; use group dynamics; implement appropriate treatment plans; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work with others; use standard assessment tools and methods.

Experience and Training

Experience: Six months experience as a therapy assistant working with mentally ill patients.

Training: Baccalaureate degree in occupational, recreational, art or music therapy or a related degree from an accredited college.

Certificate: An occupational therapy assistant certificate from an accredited college may be substituted for the required education.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2551; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;