Behavioral Health Specialist, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

60522.00 - 129615.00 USD / Year

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Job 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. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate patients
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
Develop care plans and provide or facilitate referrals
Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
Coordinate care with psychiatric consultant
Develop relationships with primary care teams
Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters
Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Behavioral Health Program

Requirements:

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.)
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
Bilingual Spanish Required

Nice to have:

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
Proficient PC skills

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation programs
Weight management programs
Confidential counseling
Financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 27, 2025

Expiration:
August 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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