Senior Behavioral Health Specialist

Senior Behavioral Health Specialist Location: Harvey Park, Denver CO Role Description The Senior Behavioral Health Specialist (SBHS) will immediately become an important contributor to the Oak Street Health (OSH) team. The SBHS will play a key role in the development and growth of Oak Street’s Behavioral Health Program. In addition to clinical care responsibilities, the SBHS will serve as the Behavioral Health Program leader for center Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS) for the assigned coverage area. As this leader for the Behavioral Health Specialist role, in collaboration with other OSH leaders, the SBHS will support the Behavioral Health Program strategy and lead the implementation of OSH’s Behavioral Health Specialist role definition, training, clinical quality, and job satisfaction. Specific Responsibilities Provide leadership to a nationwide cohort of BHSs to guide the delivery of exceptional Collaborative Care, growth of patient panels, and strong clinical outcomes. Identify improvement opportunities for Behavioral Health Specialists; develop plans to address them, and represent the solutions to leadership teams. Assure the implementation of approved solutions in partnership with other leaders and stakeholders. Guide the continued evolution of Oak Street Health’s collaborative practice model in partnership with other position leaders within the Behavioral Health Program Team. Onboard and train new BHSs. Senior BHS will maintain a plan for training behavioral health providers in the skills and competencies necessary to perform as a BHS through directed reading of the practice manual, didactic instruction, demonstration by the Senior BHS, and direct observation and feedback of the BHS trainee by the Senior BHS. Provide peer consultation to experienced BHSs. Senior BHS will be available to provide consultation to BHSs, as needed, including discussion of complex cases, ethical issues, development of new services, or other topics related to the provision of BHS services. Participate in cohort meetings. Senior BHS will create a monthly clinical consultation meeting held either in person or by video conference for their cohort of BHSs to discuss patient cases. Conduct weekly cadence meetings with BHS providers in the region in which they are the Senior BHS. Collaborate with regional leadership including Vice President, Medical Directors, Lead Medical Social Worker, Population Health Director, and Divisional Lead Behavioral Health Specialist. Advocate for BH program integration within clinics and support BH providers in working toward achieving their program metric. See patients 4 days per week. Other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Senior Medical Director. What are we looking for? Clinical license in the field of Mental Health required (LCSW, LCPC, LMTF). Minimum 5 years post‑clinical experience in a Behavioral Health setting. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in the duties, responsibilities, and skills as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a primary care setting. U.S. work authorization. Someone who embodies being “Oaky.” What does being “Oaky” look like? Radiating positive energy. Assuming good intentions. Creating an unmatched patient experience. Driving clinical excellence. Taking ownership and delivering results. Being relentlessly determined. Oak Street Health Benefits Mission‑focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients. Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options. Health, vision, and dental coverage. Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends. New centers and flexible work environments. Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range $66,575.00 - $142,576.00 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. Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr