Behavioral Health Specialist Only LCSWs

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 - LCSW Only Company: Oak Street Health Role Description: The purpose of a Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health is to provide care management services and evidence-based short‑term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. The specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street primary clinics, coordinating and supporting behavioral health for patients in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The role includes assessing patient needs, making referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and providing short‑term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. Remote work days may be possible based on achievement and maintenance of program metrics. Core Responsibilities Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate 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 Oak Street’s 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 of those clinics Other duties as assigned What we’re looking for? Required Master’s Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts 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 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: $54,095.00 - $129,615.00. This 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. Benefits 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. Benefits 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr