Advanced Practice Provider(APP/LCSW/LPC) - Pediatric Chronic Illness
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join their ambulatory hematology-oncology, cardiology, and other specialty clinics to provide specialized mental health care to children, parents/families, and care partners facing the challenges of chronic illness. This LCSW/LPC will provide behavioral health support to these pediatric services with an emphasis on navigating life with a chronic illness. Therapy services will address anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, and other mental health needs associated with chronic illness. This is a hybrid model with virtual and ambulatory therapy visits.
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.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating chronic illness
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Demonstrated comfort with therapeutic interventions and skills appropriate for helping families and patients navigate medical crises and complex conditions, chronic illness, and grief and loss
Responsibilities
- 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
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
