Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) – Remote Ready

CVS Health; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

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 evidence-based short-term psychotherapy across primary care settings. The role involves coordinating with care teams and a psychiatric consultant, assessing patient needs, facilitating referrals, and delivering brief interventions.

Remote work days may be possible based on program metrics; strong collaboration and documentation in electronic medical records are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in mental health field from an accredited program.
• Licensed clinical level or local equivalent required.
• Experience with screening and treatment planning for mental health/substance use.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral to behavioral health program.
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop care plans and coordinate referrals to psychiatric consultants or external resources.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric consultant and telehealth teams; update care plans.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Screening experience

Assessment planning

Brief interventions

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Master’s degree in mental health fields (SW/Counseling/MFT)

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy across primary care settings. The role involves coordinating with care teams and a psychiatric consultant, assessing patient needs, facilitating referrals, and delivering brief interventions.

Remote work days may be possible based on program metrics; strong collaboration and documentation in electronic medical records are essential.