Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC LMFT
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64053
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Behavioral Health Specialist – Requires Missouri 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 evidence‑based short‑term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics. They coordinate and support behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The specialist assesses patient needs, references appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, provides short‑term counseling, and may work remotely based on 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 facilitate referrals to Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant and/or external resources. Provide short‑term counseling and evidence‑based treatments. Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant, including warm hand‑offs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans. Build relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans. Accurately and timely document 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 or related field from an accredited school. Highest clinical level of license (or local equivalent). Experience screening for common mental health and/or substance use disorders. Experience 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 brief, structured intervention techniques. 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:
$60,522.00 – $129,615.00 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. Great benefits for great people
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No‑cost programs for all colleagues—including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues, including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/29/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Behavioral Health Specialist – Requires Missouri 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 evidence‑based short‑term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics. They coordinate and support behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The specialist assesses patient needs, references appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, provides short‑term counseling, and may work remotely based on 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 facilitate referrals to Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant and/or external resources. Provide short‑term counseling and evidence‑based treatments. Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant, including warm hand‑offs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans. Build relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans. Accurately and timely document 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 or related field from an accredited school. Highest clinical level of license (or local equivalent). Experience screening for common mental health and/or substance use disorders. Experience 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 brief, structured intervention techniques. 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:
$60,522.00 – $129,615.00 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. Great benefits for great people
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No‑cost programs for all colleagues—including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues, including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/29/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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