Hybrid Behavioral Health Specialist Remote Options

CVS Health; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy across our primary care clinics. You will coordinate with care teams and psychiatric consultants to assess needs, make referrals, and deliver focused counseling.

Remote work may be possible on days tied to program metrics, with a strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration. A licensed clinician with LCSW/LPC/LMFT credentials is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited program.
• Highest clinical license level or local equivalent.
• Experience screening for mental health or substance use disorders.
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning for mental health/substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., MI, Behavioral Activation, CBT).
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients eligible for the 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 consultants and telehealth teams; adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation in the EMR and participate in regional program initiatives.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral

US work authorization

Education

Master's Degree in mental health counseling/healing arts

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide care management and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy across our primary care clinics. You will coordinate with care teams and psychiatric consultants to assess needs, make referrals, and deliver focused counseling.

Remote work may be possible on days tied to program metrics, with a strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration. A licensed clinician with LCSW/LPC/LMFT credentials is preferred.