Behavioral Health Specialist

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health , you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Title: Behavioral Health Specialist - Requires LSCSW, LCPC or LMFTCompany: Oak Street HealthLocation: 700 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101 OR 4019 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 Type: Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remoteHours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSign On Bonus: $5,000Role Description: The purpose of a Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health is to provide care management services and to provide evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to our patients with behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics. They are responsible for coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Behavioral Health Specialist will assess the needs of patients, make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. This role has the potential option for remote work days based upon achievement and maintenance of program metrics.Core Responsibilities:Collaborate with the primary care teams to identify appropriate patients to refer to the Oak Street Behavioral Health ProgramScreen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disordersDevelop care plans and provide or facilitate referrals to Oak Street's psychiatric consultant and/or external resourcesProvide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatmentsCoordinate care with Oak Street's psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plansDevelop relationships with primary care teams and consistently communicate changes in behavioral health care plansAccurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in Oak Street's electronic medical recordParticipate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Street's Behavioral Health Program through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveysPossibly covering multiple clinics, depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinicsOther duties, as assignedWhat are we looking for?Required: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 disordersExperience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral, etc.) US work authorizationStrongly Preferred: Proficiency in providing brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Behavioral) Working knowledge of differential diagnoses of common mental health and/or substance use disordersPreferred:Proficient PC skills Anticipated Weekly Hours 40Time TypeFull timePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$54,095.00 - $129,615.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments . We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.