Behavioral Health Specialist Spanish Preferred LCSW LPC or LMFT Required

DALLAS, TXPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health

• Job overview

  The Behavioral Health Specialist role at Oak Street Health involves providing care management and short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs, supporting primary care teams across multiple clinics.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist will assess patients, provide short-term counseling, coordinate care with psychiatric consultants, make referrals, document patient encounters, and collaborate with care teams to advance behavioral health programs.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $60,522 to $129,615 annually, with eligibility for bonuses and incentives; benefits include medical plans, 401(k) with matching, stock purchase plans, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible schedules, and tuition assistance.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a Master's degree in mental health counseling or related field, highest clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), experience in screening and treatment planning for mental health or substance use disorders, and familiarity with brief intervention techniques; Spanish proficiency preferred.

• Career development

  Opportunities include participation in regional and organizational behavioral health initiatives and potential for remote work based on performance metrics.

• Work environment and culture

  The company values a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported, emphasizing health, wellness, and community connection.

• Company information

  Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, is a leading health solutions company focused on providing connected, convenient, and compassionate care to millions of Americans through local clinics and digital channels.

• Team overview

  The Behavioral Health Specialist collaborates with primary care teams and psychiatric consultants across a region of clinics, potentially covering multiple sites depending on clinic size and maturity.

• Job location and travel

  The position may offer remote work days based on program metric achievement, with work primarily across Oak Street Health primary clinics.

• Application process

  Applications are accepted until 07/14/2026, with consideration for applicants with arrest or conviction records in compliance with laws; details available on the CVS Health careers site.

• Unique job features

  This role offers the unique opportunity to integrate behavioral health services within primary care settings, including telehealth collaboration and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy.

Company overview

Oak Street Health, now part of CVS Health, is a primary care provider focused on delivering value-based healthcare to older adults, particularly those on Medicare. The company operates a network of community-based medical centers across the United States, offering comprehensive preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized health services. Oak Street Health generates revenue primarily through risk-based contracts with Medicare Advantage plans, earning payments based on patient outcomes and cost savings rather than traditional fee-for-service models. Founded in 2012 in Chicago, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint and was acquired by CVS Health in 2023 to strengthen CVS’s commitment to accessible, coordinated care. Candidates should be aware of Oak Street Health’s mission-driven culture, its emphasis on patient-centered care, and its integration into CVS Health’s broader healthcare ecosystem.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) and experience with mental health and substance use disorder screening and treatment planning, as these are critical for the Behavioral Health Specialist role at Oak Street Health.

• Emphasize your proficiency in brief, structured intervention techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with your ability to collaborate with primary care teams and psychiatric consultants.

• Apply through multiple channels including the Oak Street Health corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.

• Connect with Behavioral Health Specialists or Care Team members at Oak Street Health on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing their work with integrated care models or asking about their experience coordinating behavioral health services within primary care.

• Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'behavioral health,' 'care management,' 'short-term psychotherapy,' 'Motivational Interviewing,' and 'psychiatric consultant' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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