Advanced Practice Provider (APP/LCSW/LPC) – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join their Child and Adolescent Psychiatry interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses. The LCSW/LPC embedded in the child psychiatry outpatient clinic will provide specialized, evidence-based psychotherapy services to address complex emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Working alongside child psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, this LCSW/LPC will provide individual and group therapy, family interventions, and behavioral management strategies to support the needs of this patient population. Hybrid model with ambulatory and virtual therapy visits. Shift: M-F Please include a cover letter.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required
- 3 years’ experience post master’s required.
- Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia LCSW within 18 months of hire date.
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail, hear, speak, see, distinguish colors, read, ability to write legibly
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Demonstrated comfort with evidence-based interventions and skills
Responsibilities
- Documents patient care in accordance with UVA University Medical Center policies and regulatory requirements
- Facilitates staff development, in-service training, and educational opportunities to support professional growth and evidence-based practice
- Participates in treatment planning, care coordination, and advocates for patient preferences within the interdisciplinary team
- Completes biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and development of culturally-competent individualized treatment plans for patients
- Provides specialized mental health support to address the presenting concerns of this patient population
- Addresses mental health conditions, provides crisis intervention, and assists with navigating systems
- Provides clinical supervision, and trains new staff, students, and interns as assigned
- Assists with treatment program development
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
