Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LISWCP or LPC or LMFT

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About the Role

The Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health provides care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. This role is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics, coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Behavioral Health Specialist will assess patient needs, make referrals, and provide short-term counseling. This role may include remote work days based on achievement and maintenance of program metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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 Street’s psychiatric consultant and/or external resources
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
• Coordinate care with Oak Street’s 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
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in Oak Street’s electronic medical record
• Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Street’s Behavioral Health Program through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveys
• Possibly cover multiple clinics, depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Proficient PC skills

Schedule

• Full-time
• 40 hours per week

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $54,095.00 - $116,760.00 annually. The actual base salary offer will depend on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. This position is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility