Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW LPC or LMFT Required

Job Title Behavioral Health Specialist (requires LCSW, LPC or LMFT) Company Oak Street Health Role Description The Behavioral Health Specialist provides care management and evidence‑based short‑term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. The role is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics, coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. 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 facilitate referrals to Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant or external resources Provide short‑term counseling and evidence‑based treatments Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans Develop and maintain relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans Maintain 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 Cover multiple clinics as needed, depending on clinic maturity and panel sizes Requirements Master’s Degree in mental health counseling or a related field 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) U.S. work authorization Preferred Qualifications 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 Proficient PC skills Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $54,095.00 – $116,760.00 (base salary depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors). Position is eligible for bonus, commission, or short‑term incentive programs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources. Legal and Application Information Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Application window will close on 08/31/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr