Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW Only
Capacity Path, Dallas, TX, United States
Title:
Behavioral Health Specialist - Requires LCSW ONLY
Company:
Oak Street Health
Role Description:
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. This key resource supports Care Teams across Oak Street Health primary clinics, coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Specialist assesses patient needs, makes referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and offers short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments. Depending on performance metrics, remote work days may be available.
Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate patients for referral to 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 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
Accurately and timely document 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
Other duties, as assigned
Required:
Master's Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited school (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)
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, etc.)
US work authorization
Strongly Preferred:
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
Preferred:
Proficient PC skills
Anticipated Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$54,095.00 - $129,615.00
Benefits:
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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 LCSW ONLY
Company:
Oak Street Health
Role Description:
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs. This key resource supports Care Teams across Oak Street Health primary clinics, coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Specialist assesses patient needs, makes referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and offers short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments. Depending on performance metrics, remote work days may be available.
Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate patients for referral to 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 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
Accurately and timely document 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
Other duties, as assigned
Required:
Master's Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited school (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)
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, etc.)
US work authorization
Strongly Preferred:
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
Preferred:
Proficient PC skills
Anticipated Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$54,095.00 - $129,615.00
Benefits:
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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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