Behavioral Health Specialist
Job title: Behavioral Health Specialist in Philadelphia, PA at reputed company Company: reputed company Job description: At reputed company, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reputed company millions of Americans through our local reputed company, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, reputed company and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it reputed company with heart, each and every day.Company: Oak Street HealthTitle: Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW, LPC, LMHC or LMFT RequiredRole 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. They are responsible for coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Behavioral Health Specialist will assess the needs of patients, reputed company referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. This role has the potential option for remote work days based upon achievement and maintenance of program metrics.reputed company out this for a sneak reputed company into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!Core Responsibilities:Collaborate with the primary care teams to identify appropriate patients to refer to the Oak Street Behavioral Health ProgramScreen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disordersreputed company care plans and provide or facilitate referrals to Oak Streetâs psychiatric consultant and/or external resourcesProvide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatmentsCoordinate care with Oak Streetâs psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plansreputed company relationships with primary care teams and consistently communicate changes in behavioral health care plansAccurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in Oak Streetâs electronic medical recordParticipate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Streetâs Behavioral Health Program through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveysPossibly covering multiple clinics, depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinicsOther duties, as assignedWhat are we looking for?Required:Masterâs 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 disordersExperience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disordersFamiliarity with brief, structured reputed company techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral, etc.)US work authorizationSomeone who embodies being OakyStrongly Preferred:Proficiency in providing brief, structured reputed company techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Behavioral)Working knowledge of differential diagnoses of common mental health and/or substance use disordersPreferred:Proficient PC skillsWhat does being Oaky look like?Radiating positive energyAssuming good intentionsCreating an unmatched patient experienceDriving clinical excellenceTaking ownership and delivering resultsBeing relentlessly determinedWhy Oak Street Health?Oak Street Health is on a mission to Rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patientâs communities and focused on the quality of care over the volume of services. Weâre an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.Oak Street Health Benefits:Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patientsPaid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match optionsHealth insurance, vision, and dental benefitsOpportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipendsNew centers and flexible work environmentsOpportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancementOak Street Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage reputed company interested readers to apply.Learn more atAnticipated Weekly Hours 40Time Type Full timePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$66,575.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the reputed company hourly reputed company or reputed company annual full-time salary for reputed company positions in the job grade reputed company which this position falls. The actual reputed company salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a reputed company bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the reputed company pay range listed above.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.No-cost programs for reputed company colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.For more information, visitWe anticipate the application window for this opening will reputed company on: 03/16/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with reputed company federal, state and local laws. Expected salary: $66575 - 142576 per year Location: Philadelphia, PA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job