Behavioral Health Specialist

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Oak Street Health Full time
Job Summary:

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. You will work collaboratively with our Care Teams to identify patients who require behavioral health support and develop care plans to address their needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients who require behavioral health support
  • 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 the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required 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, etc.)
  • 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
Why Oak Street Health?

Oak Street Health is a mission-driven organization that is committed to providing personalized primary care to older adults on Medicare. We are seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Specialist who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. If you are a motivated and compassionate professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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