Street Health Manager (0923 Manager II) - Department of Public Health

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening: August 27, 2025
• Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after September 12, 2025.
• Salary: $144,560 - $184,496 Annually (Range A)
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0923-157929

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Street Health, the Street Health Manager (0923 Manager II) oversees services for individuals who are unhoused or unsheltered and in need of behavioral health intervention. This position is responsible for providing overall direction to civil service and contracted teams that provide street-based outreach and engagement. Key responsibilities include managing program development; planning, implementation, and evaluation of neighborhood-based initiatives; overseeing contracts and partnerships; and coordinating with key stakeholders to align the Street Health teams’ efforts. The Street Health Manager also represents the Department of Public Health (DPH) in citywide Street Health initiatives.

The Street Health Manager (0923 Manager II) performs the following essential job functions:

• Manages programs and diverse operational activities of the Street Health teams.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision to Street Health leadership and staff engaged in behavioral health outreach and intervention services.
• Plans, develops, and oversees complex projects and policies related to Street Health operations.
• Maintains regular communication with the Director of Street Health and program staff, and coordinates with other City departments to address the behavioral health needs of unhoused and unsheltered populations.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with hospitals, the jail system, and the homeless response system to ensure effective care coordination for individuals in need of behavioral health services.
• Develops policies and ensures program compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Uses a racial equity lens to evaluate and advocate for new and existing resources to meet the needs of San Francisco’s culturally diverse communities. 

The Street Health Manager (0923 Manager II) may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

1. License and Certification:

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR 
• Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) issued by the California Board of Psychology; AND 

​​2. Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness or with significant mental health or substance use needs, including at least two (2) years of verifiable experience as a Licensed Mar