Behavioral Health Specialist, LCSW/LPC/LMFT

CVS Health

. Provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,522 - $129,615 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based short-term psychotherapy and care management services for patients with behavioral health needs, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning for mental health and substance use disorders. Proficient in developing care plans and collaborating with care teams and psychiatric consultants to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Mental Health CounselingHighest Clinical Level Of LicenseExperience With Screening For Mental Health DisordersFamiliarity With Brief Intervention TechniquesProficient PC Skills

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based Short-Term PsychotherapyCare Management ServicesScreening And AssessmentTreatment PlanningMotivational InterviewingBehavioral ActivationProblem SolvingCognitive Behavioral Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental HealthSubstance Use DisordersCare TeamsTelehealth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs
Coordinate and support behavioral healthcare for patients in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant
Identify appropriate 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 or facilitate referrals to the psychiatric consultant and/or external resources
Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans
Develop relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans
Document patient encounters and counseling sessions accurately and timely in Oak Street’s electronic medical record
Participate in regional and organizational efforts through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveys
Potentially cover multiple clinics depending on clinic maturity and panel sizes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
US work authorization
Strongly preferred: proficiency in providing brief, structured intervention techniques
Strongly preferred: working knowledge of differential diagnoses of common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Preferred: proficient PC skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program eligibility in addition to base pay