LPC) – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

16d•$63,939 - $102,294•Onsite

About The Position

Make a direct and lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents navigating complex behavioral health challenges. This role places you at the forefront of pediatric mental health care, where your clinical expertise and compassionate approach help shape healthier futures for patients and their families. As an Advanced Practice Provider in this specialized outpatient setting, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care while working collaboratively across disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your clinical skillset, contribute to a highly integrated care model, and engage in meaningful, purpose-driven work within an academic medical environment. The Role: In this dynamic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, you will be an essential member of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered behavioral health care. Your work will combine clinical autonomy with close collaboration, allowing you to practice at the top of your license while contributing to a cohesive care model. On a typical day, you will: Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral health conditions Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Partner with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes Participate in integrated care delivery, ensuring behavioral health is aligned with the broader clinical picture Engage and support families through education, counseling, and resource navigation, recognizing their critical role in care continuity Maintain thorough and timely documentation within a structured clinical environment This role offers a balanced mix of clinical complexity and continuity, enabling you to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while addressing diverse psychiatric needs in a collaborative setting. Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice: Clinical Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate Provides health education to patients Mains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards Leadership Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care Provides education to learners in the clinical space Mentors new team members Administration Contributes to clinical quality improvement work Participates in professional governance through the APP Council Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels Professional Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions Mains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations https://app.uvahs.org/ Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral health conditions
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Partner with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
Participate in integrated care delivery, ensuring behavioral health is aligned with the broader clinical picture
Engage and support families through education, counseling, and resource navigation, recognizing their critical role in care continuity
Maintain thorough and timely documentation within a structured clinical environment
Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
Provides health education to patients
Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
Provides education to learners in the clinical space
Mentors new team members
Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels
Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations