Behavioral Health Specialist
Behavioral Health Specialist
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$ 54095 - 116760
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Job Description
At CVS Health were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nations leading health solutions company we reach millions of Americans through our local presence digital channels and more than 300000 purposedriven colleagues caring for people where when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart each and every day.
Company:Oak Street Health
Title:Behavioral Health Specialist REQUIRES LCSW LPC or LMFT
Role Description:
The purpose of a Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health is to provide care management services and to provide evidencebased shortterm psychotherapy to our patients with behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics. They are responsible for coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare for our patients in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Behavioral Health Specialist will assess the needs of patients make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists and provide shortterm counseling and evidencebased treatments as indicated. This role has the potential option for remote work days based upon achievement and maintenance of program metrics.
Check out thispamphletfor a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!
Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the primary care teams to identify appropriate patients to refer to the Oak Street Behavioral Health Program
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
Develop care plans and provide or facilitate referrals to Oak Streets psychiatric consultant and/or external resources
Provide shortterm counseling and evidencebased treatments
Coordinate care with Oak Streets psychiatric consultant including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans
Develop relationships with primary care teams and consistently communicate changes in behavioral health care plans
Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in Oak Streets electronic medical record
Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Streets Behavioral Health Program through workshops feedback sessions and surveys
Possibly covering multiple clinics depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinics
Other duties as assigned
What are we looking for
Required:
Masters Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required from an accredited school (Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy etc.
Highest clinical level of license (or local equivalent)
Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Familiarity with brief structured intervention techniques (e.g. Motivational Interviewing Behavioral Activation Problem Solving Cognitive Behavioral etc.
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being Oaky
Strongly Preferred:
Proficiency in providing brief structured intervention techniques (e.g. Motivational Interviewing Behavioral Activation Cognitive Behavioral)
Working knowledge of differential diagnoses of common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Preferred:
Proficient PC skills
What does being Oaky look like
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health
Oak Street Health is on a mission to Rebuild healthcare as it should be providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patients communities and focused on the quality of care over the volume of services. Were an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
Missionfocused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients
Paid vacation sick time and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance vision and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equalopportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54095.00 $116760.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual fulltime salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience education geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus commission or shortterm incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers patients members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions) and an employee stock purchase plan.
Nocost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings tobacco cessation and weight management programs confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off flexible work schedules family leave dependent care resources colleague assistance programs tuition assistance retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/16/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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