Behavioral Health Specialist — Remote‑Eligible (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Oak Street Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy for patients with behavioral health needs. The role supports Care Teams across region clinics, coordinating with a psychiatric consultant and external resources as needed.

Responsibilities include screening, care planning, warm handoffs for telehealth, and timely documentation in the EMR. Remote work days may be possible based on metrics and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required from an accredited school (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)
• Highest clinical level of 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

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 provide or facilitate referrals to psychiatric services or external resources
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
• Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant and participate in care planning
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EMR
• Participate in regional efforts to advance the program through workshops and surveys
• Cover multiple clinics as needed

Skills

License (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

Mental health counseling

Screening & assessment

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Job description

Oak Street Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy for patients with behavioral health needs. The role supports Care Teams across region clinics, coordinating with a psychiatric consultant and external resources as needed.

Responsibilities include screening, care planning, warm handoffs for telehealth, and timely documentation in the EMR. Remote work days may be possible based on metrics and performance.