Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) - Remote Options

CVS Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and short-term psychotherapy within our primary care clinics. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with our psychiatric consultant to ensure integrated care.

This role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation in the EMR, and referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources. Some remote work days may be available based on program performance.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited school.
• Highest clinical level 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral to 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 psychiatric consultant or external resources.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth and care plan collaboration.
• Develop relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans.
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in the EMR.
• Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance the Behavioral Health Program.
• Possibly cover multiple clinics depending on maturity and panel sizes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Care coordination

Education

Master's Degree in mental health counseling/related field

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and short-term psychotherapy within our primary care clinics. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with our psychiatric consultant to ensure integrated care.

This role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation in the EMR, and referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources. Some remote work days may be available based on program performance.