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CVS Health
Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,870 / year median in the U.S.
+21% projected growth
Job Description
We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.
Title:
- Behavioral Health Specialist Requires 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 to provide evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to our patients with behavioral health needs.
Core Responsibilities:
- + Collaborate with the primary care teams to identify appropriate patients to refer to the Oak Street Behavioral Health Program + Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders + Develop care plans and provide or 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 + Accurate and timely documentation of 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 + Possibly covering multiple clinics, depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinics + Other duties, as assigned •What are we looking for?
Required:
- + Master's Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required from an accredited school (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.
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•The typical pay range for this role is: $60,522.
- Great benefits for great people
- We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.