Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - UVA Health Augusta Pediatrics (hybrid position)

UVA Health • Fishersville, VA

8d • $56,763 - $90,813 • Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join its Augusta Pediatrics clinic as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), an integrated member of the pediatric primary care team. This hybrid position involves working in clinic 1–2 days per week and remotely from home 1–2 days per week. The role serves a fast-paced, rapid-access primary care population, using targeted interventions to address behavioral health needs while maintaining availability for same-day consultations. The BHC supports population health and helps build primary care providers’ capability to address behavioral health in virtual and in-person settings.

The BHC provides consultation-based behavioral health services in collaboration with primary care pediatric providers. The work includes operating within an integrated behavioral health model, recommending behavioral interventions to referring providers, and conducting focused interventions with referred patients. The BHC provides same-day warm handoffs and scheduled video or in-person consultations, typically involving 1–5 visits focused on empowering patients to self-manage.

The schedule is 32 patient-facing hours and 8 administrative hours per week, for 40 total hours. Weekend and/or evening coverage may be needed based on patient needs, and flexibility is essential. For virtual care, the employee must reside in Virginia and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth. Reliable high-speed internet and a private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth are required; computer equipment will be provided.

Compensation includes a base salary plus a productivity (wRVU)-based incentive model. The listed base salary range is $56,763.20–$90,812.80 annually; individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program, or a Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP- or CORE-accredited counseling program.
• Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia; applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia licensure within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience providing clinical interventions for a broad range of behavioral health conditions.
• Exposure to medically related issues.
• For pediatric practices, experience with pediatric populations, including working with families.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced primary care setting and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience using a personal computer and computerized scheduling.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in the clinic schedule to meet the primary care team’s needs.
• Effective interpersonal skills with patients and the primary care team.
• Ability to approach new topics and challenges with a learning and growth mindset.
• Passion for working in primary care and as part of a team.
• For virtual care, reside in Virginia and provide all care from within the Commonwealth.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment in the primary care setting.
• Remain visible and available to primary care providers during clinic operating hours, including for same-day warm handoffs.
• Conduct risk assessments as indicated to support primary care providers managing crisis situations.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for mental health symptoms, behavioral health issues, chronic disease management, and general health promotion.
• Practice collaborative, stepped, measurement-based care, including appropriate follow-up, using a population health-influenced approach.
• Provide targeted follow-up visits for selected patients.
• Triage patients with severe or high-risk behavioral problems to community resources for specialty mental health services.
• Collaborate with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways for select priority populations.
• Assist with developing psychoeducational classes and group medical visits as appropriate.
• Contribute patient education materials for commonly seen behavioral health conditions and problems.
• Support primary care team functioning through collaborative decision support and interdisciplinary consultation that respects team members’ roles and workflows.
• Provide brief “curbside” consultations and recommendations to primary care providers.
• Educate the primary care team on brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use during medical visits.
• Support collaboration between primary care providers and psychiatric providers concerning medication protocols.
• Assist with care coordination and access to outside resources as appropriate.
• Facilitate and oversee referrals to specialty mental health and substance use disorder services and, when appropriate, support transitions from specialty services to primary care.
• Participate in relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings.
• Assist with capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.
• Maintain clinical records and other paperwork in a timely manner and in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Prepare brief consultant notes for the medical chart describing assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care clinician.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• CME and professional development support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for many positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time