Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW LPC or LMFT Required

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKPosted 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 evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs, supporting primary care teams across multiple clinics.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist will screen and assess patients, develop care plans, provide short-term counseling, coordinate with psychiatric consultants, maintain documentation, and participate in program advancement efforts.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $54,095 to $116,760 annually with eligibility for bonuses and incentives; benefits include medical plans, 401(k) with matching, stock purchase plan, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible schedules, and other employee assistance programs.

• 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; proficiency in structured interventions and PC skills are preferred.

• Work environment and culture

  Oak Street Health values a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported, emphasizing physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

• Company information

  Oak Street Health is part of CVS Health, a leading health solutions company with a large national presence and a mission to transform healthcare through connected and compassionate care.

• Team overview

  The specialist will work with primary care teams and psychiatric consultants across regional clinics, potentially covering multiple sites depending on clinic size and maturity.

• Job location and travel

  The role offers potential remote work days based on performance and is based in Oak Street Health primary clinics across a region.

• Application process

  Applicants should apply by 07/16/2026 and are considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws regarding arrest or conviction records; more details are available on the CVS Health careers site.

• Unique job features

  The position offers a hybrid work option and involves collaboration with psychiatric consultants and primary care teams to provide integrated behavioral health services.

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

• Tailor your resume to highlight your clinical licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT and your expertise in screening, assessing, and treating common mental health and substance use disorders, as these are central to the Behavioral Health Specialist role at Oak Street Health.

• Emphasize your experience with evidence-based short-term psychotherapy and familiarity with brief structured interventions like Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aligning with the job’s core responsibilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the Oak Street Health corporate careers site, CVS Health’s job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this position.

• Connect on LinkedIn with Behavioral Health Specialists, Care Team members, or psychiatric consultants at Oak Street Health by initiating conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on their recent projects, asking about their experience integrating behavioral health in primary care, or expressing enthusiasm for CVS Health’s mission of connected, compassionate care.

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