Behavioral Health Specialist – LSCSW, LCPC, LMFT

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,400 - $77,780 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, while effectively collaborating with primary care teams and psychiatric consultants. Proficient in assessment, treatment planning, and utilizing structured intervention techniques for mental health and substance use disorders.

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Master’s Degree in Mental Health CounselingHighest Clinical Level License (LSCSW, LCPC, LMFT)Experience with Screening for Mental Health DisordersProficiency in Brief, Structured Intervention TechniquesKnowledge of Differential Diagnoses

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Hard Skills

Assessment and Treatment PlanningEvidence-Based Short-Term PsychotherapyMotivational InterviewingBehavioral ActivationCognitive Behavioral Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical License (LSCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental HealthSubstance Use DisordersCare ManagementPatient Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs
Serve as a key behavioral health resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics
Coordinate and support behavioral healthcare in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant
Assess patient needs and make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists
Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
Collaborate with primary care teams to identify appropriate patients for the Oak Street Behavioral Health Program
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
Develop care plans and facilitate referrals to the psychiatric consultant and external resources
Coordinate care with the psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits
Develop relationships with primary care teams and communicate changes in behavioral health care plans
Document patient encounters and counseling sessions accurately and promptly in Oak Street’s electronic medical record
Participate in regional and organizational program 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); posting title specifies LSCSW, LCPC or LMFT
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, including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques
US work authorization
Strongly preferred: proficiency in 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

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Potential remote work days based upon achievement and maintenance of program metrics
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being