Behavioral Health Specialist - House Calls Program

CVS Health Corporation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 66,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join their innovative team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, community-based behavioral healthcare to high-risk patients in their homes. You will collaborate with a dedicated care team, manage referrals, and provide essential support to patients facing significant health challenges. With a commitment to transforming healthcare, this opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Join a diverse team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and a unique approach to patient care.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401K Match

Health Benefits

Wellness Screenings

Confidential Counseling

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social workers with experience in mental health assessments.
• Ability to work in diverse environments, including patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to support patients' behavioral health needs.
• Manage referrals and document patient encounters accurately.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Work

Team Collaboration

Mental Health Assessment

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

PC Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist - House Calls Program

Behavioral Health Specialist - House Calls Program

Apply remote type Field locations Field-New York time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: March 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R0544043

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 uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

Company: Oak Street Health

Title: House Calls Behavioral Health Specialist

Location: Varies

Company Description

The mission of Oak Street Health is to rebuild healthcare as it should be. We are a rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers delivering higher quality health and wellness care that improves outcomes, manages medical costs and provides an unmatched experience for adults on Medicare.

The Oak Street model integrates outstanding clinical expertise, technology, and teamwork to deliver improved care quality and cost savings. These cost savings are then reinvested into care in our communities, creating a virtuous cycle of improving community health.

We are a national organization serving over 100,000 patients and we are growing rapidly. We are a diverse team of care providers, service team members, technologists, community outreach experts, business professionals, and more -- all dedicated to our Oaky Values and motivated by our mission.

Role Description:

The House Calls Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for the At-Home Care Teams. The At-Home Care Teams deliver high-touch, high-quality primary care to our Oak Street Health's highest risk patients. In this role, the LCSW will coordinate, support and perform community based, behavioral healthcare for these patients and will be a key contributor and collaborator within the care team to support care coordination and all other needs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with OSH At-Home providers and Psychiatric Consult to identify and intervene with patients with psychosocial, community resource, and/or behavioral health needs
• Function as the behavioral health and community resource expert on the OSH At-Home care team and actively contribute during team meetings
• Facilitate goals of care and advance care planning discussions with patients and families in collaboration with their medical providers
• Manage referrals for patients requiring specialized services through resource connections
• Actively manage the shared BH registry to track individual patient progress of treatment toward target
• Prepare and attend weekly registry review sessions with Psychiatric consult
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
• Develop care plans and facilitate referrals to external resources
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments within the Collaborative Care Model
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters in Oak Street's electronic medical record
• Other duties, as assigned

What are we looking for?

• Motivated, licensed clinical social workers with comfort and ability to work in a variety of environments, including patients' homes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Comfort supporting patients who are facing significant health, psychosocial and/or mental health issues
• Experience with performing comprehensive biopsychosocial health, mental health and substance abuse disorder assessments
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning for those with common mental health and/or substance use disorders and complex psychosocial needs
• Working knowledge of differential diagnosis and psychosocial treatments of common mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation)
• Proficient PC skills
• US work authorization
• Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'

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

Why Oak Street?

Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:

• Collaborative and energetic culture
• Fast-paced and innovative environment
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth.com/careers.

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is: $66,575.00 - $142,576.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time 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.

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:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost 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.