Behavioral Health Specialist Fellow

Oak Street Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist Fellow to support adult Medicare patients in an integrated primary care setting. In this fellowship role, you will deliver brief behavioral interventions, conduct psychosocial assessments, and support patients managing mental health and chronic conditions. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team, coordinate referrals to community resources, and contribute to preventative, patient-centered care. Oak Street Health offers a supportive, inclusive environment with robust mentorship and growth opportunities focused on improving health in underserved communities. Responsibilities Provide brief behavioral health interventions and counseling to adult Medicare patients within a primary care setting. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to develop and implement integrated care plans. Conduct psychosocial assessments, screenings, and risk evaluations for mental health and substance use concerns. Offer patient and family education on coping skills, behavior change, and treatment adherence. Coordinate referrals to community resources, specialty mental health, and social services. Track patient progress, document encounters, and maintain accurate, timely records in the EHR. Participate in case conferences, huddles, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and warm handoffs when patients present with acute needs. Conduct brief behavioral interventions such as CBT and motivational interviewing. Perform psychosocial assessment and risk screening. Manage care coordination and referral processes. Document in Electronic Health Record (EHR). Conduct crisis assessment and de-escalation. Identify knowledge of community and social service resources. Provide patient and family education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team. Support population health and chronic disease management. Participate in data-informed quality improvement. Qualifications Licensed or license‑eligible behavioral health credential (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field strongly preferred. Training in CBT, motivational interviewing, or brief therapy models a plus. Certification in crisis intervention or de‑escalation techniques beneficial. Knowledge of community and social service resources. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker