Behavioral Health Specialist

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Oak Street Health Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist

Oak Street Health is seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to our patients with behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with primary care teams to identify 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 provide 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
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in mental health counseling/healing arts from an accredited school
  • 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)
  • US work authorization
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
  • Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
  • Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
  • New centers and flexible work environments
  • Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement


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