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At CVS Health, 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 reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Local clinics
Role Description
As a leader for their region, the Senior Behavioral Health Specialist (Senior BHS) provides clinical and didactic training to new Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) as well as follow-up consultation. Senior BHS also serves as a consultative resource for other BHSs. Senior BHS will help BHSs maintain consistency with the Oak Street Health (OSH) service philosophy and work within the scope of practice for the primary care setting. Within these parameters, the Senior BHS will also encourage creativity within the BHS's local practice while maintaining consistency with the BHS service model, role expectation and performance.
Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!
Core Responsibilities
We Are Looking For Motivated, Experienced Social Workers With
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 patients communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are 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
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base 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 People
We 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:
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Local clinics
Role Description
As a leader for their region, the Senior Behavioral Health Specialist (Senior BHS) provides clinical and didactic training to new Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) as well as follow-up consultation. Senior BHS also serves as a consultative resource for other BHSs. Senior BHS will help BHSs maintain consistency with the Oak Street Health (OSH) service philosophy and work within the scope of practice for the primary care setting. Within these parameters, the Senior BHS will also encourage creativity within the BHS's local practice while maintaining consistency with the BHS service model, role expectation and performance.
Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!
Core Responsibilities
- Training for new BHSs. Senior BHS will maintain a plan for training behavioral health providers in the skills and competencies necessary to perform as a BHS. Training will be accomplished through a directed reading of the practice manual, didactic instruction, a demonstration by the Senior BHS, and direct observation and feedback of the BHS trainee by the Senior BHS.
- Peer consultation to experienced BHSs. Senior BHS will be available to provide consultation to BHSs, as needed. This consultation may include discussion of complex cases, ethical issues, development of new services, or other topics related to the provision of BHS services.
- Participation in Cohort meeting. Senior BHS will create a monthly clinical consultation meeting held either in person or by video conference for their cohort of BHSs to discuss patient cases.
- Conduct weekly cadence meetings with BHS providers in the region in which they are the Senior BHS.
- Collaborate with regional leadership include Vice President, Medical Directors, Lead Medical Social Worker, Population Health Director, and Divisional Lead Behavioral Health Specialist.
- Advocate for BH program integration within clinics. Support BH providers to work towards achieving their program metric.
- Other duties, as assigned.
We Are Looking For Motivated, Experienced Social Workers With
- Clinical license in the field of Mental Health required (LCSW, LCPC, LMTF)
- Minimum 5 years post-Clinical experience in a Behavioral Health setting
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in the duties, responsibilities, and skills as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a primary care setting
- US work authorization
- Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'
- Radiating positive energy
- Assuming good intentions
- Creating an unmatched patient experience
- Driving clinical excellence
- Taking ownership and delivering results
- Being relentlessly determined
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 patients communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are 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 patients
- 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
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base 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 People
We 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 all 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.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
At CVS Health, 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 reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Local clinics
Role Description
As a leader for their region, the Senior Behavioral Health Specialist (Senior BHS) provides clinical and didactic training to new Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) as well as follow-up consultation. Senior BHS also serves as a consultative resource for other BHSs. Senior BHS will help BHSs maintain consistency with the Oak Street Health (OSH) service philosophy and work within the scope of practice for the primary care setting. Within these parameters, the Senior BHS will also encourage creativity within the BHS's local practice while maintaining consistency with the BHS service model, role expectation and performance.
Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!
Core Responsibilities
We Are Looking For Motivated, Experienced Social Workers With
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 patients communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are 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
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base 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 People
We 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:
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Local clinics
Role Description
As a leader for their region, the Senior Behavioral Health Specialist (Senior BHS) provides clinical and didactic training to new Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) as well as follow-up consultation. Senior BHS also serves as a consultative resource for other BHSs. Senior BHS will help BHSs maintain consistency with the Oak Street Health (OSH) service philosophy and work within the scope of practice for the primary care setting. Within these parameters, the Senior BHS will also encourage creativity within the BHS's local practice while maintaining consistency with the BHS service model, role expectation and performance.
Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Behavioral Health Specialist!
Core Responsibilities
- Training for new BHSs. Senior BHS will maintain a plan for training behavioral health providers in the skills and competencies necessary to perform as a BHS. Training will be accomplished through a directed reading of the practice manual, didactic instruction, a demonstration by the Senior BHS, and direct observation and feedback of the BHS trainee by the Senior BHS.
- Peer consultation to experienced BHSs. Senior BHS will be available to provide consultation to BHSs, as needed. This consultation may include discussion of complex cases, ethical issues, development of new services, or other topics related to the provision of BHS services.
- Participation in Cohort meeting. Senior BHS will create a monthly clinical consultation meeting held either in person or by video conference for their cohort of BHSs to discuss patient cases.
- Conduct weekly cadence meetings with BHS providers in the region in which they are the Senior BHS.
- Collaborate with regional leadership include Vice President, Medical Directors, Lead Medical Social Worker, Population Health Director, and Divisional Lead Behavioral Health Specialist.
- Advocate for BH program integration within clinics. Support BH providers to work towards achieving their program metric.
- Other duties, as assigned.
We Are Looking For Motivated, Experienced Social Workers With
- Clinical license in the field of Mental Health required (LCSW, LCPC, LMTF)
- Minimum 5 years post-Clinical experience in a Behavioral Health setting
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in the duties, responsibilities, and skills as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a primary care setting
- US work authorization
- Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'
- Radiating positive energy
- Assuming good intentions
- Creating an unmatched patient experience
- Driving clinical excellence
- Taking ownership and delivering results
- Being relentlessly determined
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 patients communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are 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 patients
- 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
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base 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 People
We 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 all 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.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.