Behavioral Health Specialist OSH Requires LCSW, LPC or LMFT

Title: Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW, LPC or LMFT Company: Oak Street Health Role 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. They coordinate and support behavioral healthcare for our patients in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant, assessing patient needs, making referrals to appropriate resources and providing short‐term counseling and evidence‑based treatments as indicated. The role offers remote work days based on achievement and maintenance of program metrics. Core Responsibilities Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for 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 Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant and/or external resources. Provide short‑term counseling and evidence‑based treatments. Coordinate care with Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans. Develop relationships with primary care teams and consistently communicate changes in behavioral health care plans. Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in the electronic medical record. Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Street’s Behavioral Health Program through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveys. Possibly cover multiple clinics, depending on maturity and panel sizes. Other duties, as assigned. What are we looking for? Required Master’s Degree in mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited school (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy). 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. Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral). US work authorization. Strongly 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 disorders. Preferred Proficient PC skills. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is $60,522.00 – $129,615.00 per year. The actual offer will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors. Position is eligible for bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to base pay. Great Benefits For Great People This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr