Primary Care Behavioral Health Therapist Date Posted:
27 September 2026
Closing Date:
October 27, 2026
Recruiter:
Oak Street Health Location:
Wyncote, Pennsylvania Salary:
USD84,000
to
USD110,000
Job Type & Industry:
Technology Risk Contract Type:
Permanent Job Reference:
2989949040-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Oak Street Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) to provide compassionate mental health care to adults on Medicare in underserved communities. In this role, you'll conduct psychosocial assessments, deliver short-term and ongoing therapy, and create evidence-based treatment plans. You'll collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, and care teams to address behavioral, social, and medical needs. The position emphasizes preventative, patient-centered care, outcome tracking, and timely documentation. You'll help shape innovative, team-based behavioral health services while growing professionally in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Provide individual and group behavioral health therapy to adult Medicare patients Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations Develop and update evidence-based treatment and care plans Collaborate with primary care teams to integrate behavioral and medical care Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed Coordinate referrals to community and social support resources Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and outcome tracking Participate in case conferences, huddles, and interdisciplinary team meetings Support preventative, population-health initiatives and outreach Engage in ongoing professional development and quality improvement efforts Required Skills Behavioral health assessment Individual psychotherapy Group therapy facilitation Crisis intervention Treatment planning Care coordination Electronic health records (EHR) documentation Motivational interviewing Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Risk assessment and safety planning