LPC) - Pediatric Chronic Illness

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

13d•$63,939 - $102,294•Hybrid

About The Position

Children living with chronic illness require more than medical care alone. They need clinicians who understand the psychological, developmental, and family dynamics that shape their experience. This role is a rare opportunity to directly influence how behavioral health is integrated into pediatric specialty care at UVA Health. This newly created position is designed to embed a licensed behavioral health clinician within pediatric subspecialty teams, delivering therapeutic care to children and families navigating complex, long-term conditions. As part of a forward-thinking pilot program, you will have the opportunity to shape the model while practicing at the top of your license in an academic health system. This is a high-impact, clinically focused role where you will provide therapy and behavioral health support to pediatric patients and families across multiple subspecialty clinics. You will be embedded within Pediatrics, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining autonomy in your clinical practice. In a typical week, you will balance direct patient care, team collaboration, and program development in a dynamic hybrid environment (in-person and remote). You will: Provide therapeutic mental health services to pediatric patients and their families Support children coping with: Chronic illness adjustment Developmental and social challenges Family and peer dynamics Work across multiple pediatric subspecialties, including: Hematology/Oncology Cardiology Potential expansion into additional clinics such as GI Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary care teams to integrate behavioral health into medical care plans Build and manage your own patient caseload, adapting to clinic needs Coordinate referrals and embed seamlessly into clinical workflows Contribute to the development and structure of this pilot program, helping define best practices and care pathways Success in this role requires both clinical independence and strong collaboration, as well as comfort navigating ambiguity in a new program 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 Maintains 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 Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations http://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.

Nice To Haves

Comfort navigating ambiguity in a new program setting

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic mental health services to pediatric patients and their families
Support children coping with chronic illness adjustment, developmental and social challenges, and family and peer dynamics
Work across multiple pediatric subspecialties, including Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, and potentially GI
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary care teams to integrate behavioral health into medical care plans
Build and manage your own patient caseload, adapting to clinic needs
Coordinate referrals and embed seamlessly into clinical workflows
Contribute to the development and structure of this pilot program, helping define best practices and care pathways
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