Behavioral Health Specialist — Remote Care & Short-Term Therapy

MePA; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health in Columbus, GA is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy within the primary care team. You will screen, assess, plan care, and coordinate with a psychiatric consultant and external resources, providing evidence-based treatment.

The role offers full-time hours, potential remote work days based on metrics, and opportunities to contribute to program development across clinics while following safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field.
• Highest clinical license to practice independently.
• Experience screening for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in assessment and treatment planning for mental health/substance use.
• Familiar with brief, structured interventions (MI, BA, CBT, etc.).
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with primary care teams and behavioral health program.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Screen patients and make referrals to psychiatric consultants/external resources.
• Document encounters accurately in EMR.
• Collaborate on care plans and telehealth handoffs.
• Possibly cover multiple clinics as needed.
• Engage in regional and organizational program development.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Assessments

Brief interventions

US work authorization

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

Job description

Oak Street Health in Columbus, GA is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy within the primary care team. You will screen, assess, plan care, and coordinate with a psychiatric consultant and external resources, providing evidence-based treatment.

The role offers full-time hours, potential remote work days based on metrics, and opportunities to contribute to program development across clinics while following safety and quality standards.