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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Behavioral Health Specialist - Requires LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

Salary

$60,522 - $129,615 per year

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Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

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 patients with behavioral health needs.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients to refer to 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

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required from an accredited school
  • 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
  • US work authorization

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs

Pay Range: $60,522.00 - $129,615.00

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Skills

Required

  • LCSW
  • LPC
  • LMFT
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Brief Intervention Techniques

Nice to have

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavioral Activation
  • Cognitive Behavioral
Apply on Oak Street Health