Behavioral Health Specialist - Remote-Friendly Care Coordination

Voices for Voices; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health in Columbus, GA is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy. You will work with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant to coordinate behavioral health services for patients across clinics.

The role requires a Master’s in a mental health field and the highest clinical license to practice independently, with experience in screening and treatment planning. Some remote work days may be available based on metrics.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field.
• Highest clinical license to practice independently (LCSW, LMFT, LPC or equivalent).
• Experience screening for mental health or substance use disorders.
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning.
• Familiarity with brief, structured interventions (e.g., MI, BA, Problem Solving, CBT).
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care teams to refer patients to the Behavioral Health Program.
• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop care plans and coordinate with psychiatric consultants or external resources.
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric consultants and telehealth providers.
• Document encounters in the EMR accurately.
• Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance the program.
• Possibly cover multiple clinics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LCSW LPC LMFT license

Screening experience

Assessment & treatment planning

Brief intervention techniques

PC skills

Education

Master's Degree in mental health field

Job description

Oak Street Health in Columbus, GA is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver care management and short-term psychotherapy. You will work with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant to coordinate behavioral health services for patients across clinics.

The role requires a Master’s in a mental health field and the highest clinical license to practice independently, with experience in screening and treatment planning. Some remote work days may be available based on metrics.