Behavioral Health Specialist

CVS Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and psychotherapy for patients with behavioral health needs. This role involves collaboration with primary care teams, conducting assessments, and developing care plans. A Masters Degree in mental health counseling and relevant clinical license are required, along with experience in mental health assessment.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Health, vision, dental benefits

Leadership and education opportunities

Flexible work environments

Qualifications

• Highest clinical level of license or local equivalent required.
• Experience with mental health/substance use disorders.
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Skills

Screening and assessment of mental health/substance use disorders

Brief, structured intervention techniques

PC skills

Education

Masters Degree in mental health counseling or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Specialist role at CVS Health.

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when, and how they choose in a way that is more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate. We do it all with heart, each and every day.

Company: Oak Street Health

Title: Behavioral Health Specialist

Role Description: The purpose of a Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health is to provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. They coordinate and support behavioral healthcare, assess patient needs, make referrals, and provide short-term counseling and treatments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral
• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders
• Develop care plans and facilitate referrals
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
• Coordinate care with psychiatric consultants
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records
• Participate in regional and organizational efforts to improve the program
• Potentially cover multiple clinics based on needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

Required:

• Masters Degree in mental health counseling or related field from an accredited school
• Highest clinical level of license or local equivalent
• Experience with screening and assessment of mental health/substance use disorders
• Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques
• US work authorization
• Embodies being Oaky

Strongly Preferred:

• Proficiency in brief, structured intervention techniques
• Knowledge of differential diagnoses

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?

We focus on personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, emphasizing quality over volume, with over 150 locations and rapid growth. We value Oaky traits and passion for our mission.

Benefits:

• Impactful career with health outcomes focus
• Paid time off, 401K match, health, vision, dental
• Leadership and education opportunities
• Flexible work environments and growth opportunities

The minimum annual wage is $55,400 and the maximum is $89,840, excluding bonuses and overtime. The typical pay range is $60,522 - $129,615, depending on experience and other factors.

CVS Health is an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging diversity and applications from all qualified individuals.