Behavioral Health Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required)

Capacity Path; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide evidence-based care management and short-term psychotherapy to patients in Chicago. This role involves collaborating with care teams, assessing patient needs, and providing treatments. Strong candidates will have a Master's Degree and experience in mental health.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k) match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Leadership development and education stipends

Flexible work environments

Opportunities for responsibility and advancement

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health counseling from an accredited school.
• Highest clinical license (or local equivalent) required.
• Experience with mental health and substance use disorders screening.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to identify patients for behavioral referrals.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Document patient encounters in electronic records.

Skills

Screening and assessment of mental health disorders

Brief intervention techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health counseling

Highest clinical license

Tools

PC skills

Job description

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Company: Oak Street Health

Title: Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW/LCPC/LMHC or LMFT Required - Bilingual Spanish Required - Chicago IL

Sign on Bonus: $5000

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. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across Oak Street Health primary clinics, responsible for coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The role involves assessing patient needs, making referrals to behavioral health resources, and providing short-term counseling and treatments. Remote work days may be available based on performance and program metrics.

Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate patients for behavioral health referrals
• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders
• Develop care plans and coordinate referrals to psychiatric or external resources
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
• Coordinate care with psychiatric consultants, including telehealth handoffs and collaboration on care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record
• Participate in regional efforts to advance the Behavioral Health Program
• Potentially cover multiple clinics depending on size and maturity
• Perform other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

Required:

• Master’s Degree in mental health counseling or related field from an accredited school
• Highest clinical license (or local equivalent)
• Experience with screening and assessment of mental health and substance use disorders
• Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• US work authorization
• Embodies being Oaky

Strongly Preferred:

• Proficiency in brief intervention techniques
• Knowledge of differential diagnoses of mental health and 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 aims to rebuild healthcare by providing personalized primary care for Medicare-aged older adults, focusing on keeping patients healthy and engaged in life. Our care model emphasizes quality over volume, with over 150 locations and rapid growth. We seek team members who embody Oaky values and share our passion for our mission.

Benefits:

• Impactful career with measurable health outcomes
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k) match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Leadership development and education stipends
• Flexible work environments and new centers
• Opportunities for responsibility and advancement

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Time Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $66,575 - $142,576 annually, depending on experience and other factors. The role may include bonuses or incentives.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Application deadline: 05/12/2026.