Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) Remote

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,522 - 129,615; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and short-term psychotherapy for patients with behavioral health needs. The role collaborates with primary care teams and a psychiatric consultant, and may offer remote work days based on performance metrics.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in a mental health field and the highest clinical license, with experience in screening and treatment planning for mental health or substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling or related field from an accredited program.
• Highest clinical level license (or local equivalent).
• Experience screening for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with brief, structured interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT).
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral to the Oak Street Behavioral Health Program.
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop care plans and coordinate referrals to psychiatric consultant or external resources.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.

Skills

US work authorization

Brief intervention techniques

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or related field

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and short-term psychotherapy for patients with behavioral health needs. The role collaborates with primary care teams and a psychiatric consultant, and may offer remote work days based on performance metrics.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in a mental health field and the highest clinical license, with experience in screening and treatment planning for mental health or substance use disorders.