Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - UVA Health Primary Care Culpeper and Culpeper Pediatrics (hybrid position)

University of Virginia • Culpeper, VA

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to serve as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) integrated into its Primary Care Culpeper and Culpeper Pediatrics clinics. This hybrid role works in clinic two days per week and remotely from home two days per week. The BHC provides consultation-based behavioral health services in collaboration with primary care providers, using targeted interventions for a rapid-access primary care population and maintaining availability for same-day consultation. The role focuses on population health and building providers’ capability to address behavioral health needs in virtual and in-person settings.

The BHC provides same-day warm handoffs and scheduled video or in-person consultations. Typical patient contact is one to five visits focused on empowering patients to manage their health. Care includes focused assessment and collaborative treatment, risk assessment when indicated, evidence-based behavioral interventions, stepped and measurement-based care, and appropriate follow-up. The BHC also supports clinical pathways, patient education, medication adherence, care coordination, team consultation, and primary care team education.

The schedule is 40 hours per week: 32 patient-facing hours and eight administrative hours. Weekend or evening coverage may be needed based on patient needs, and flexibility is essential. For virtual care, the provider must reside in Virginia and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth. Reliable high-speed internet and a private, confidential workspace are required; computer equipment will be provided. Patient care is delivered through a HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform.

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, or hold an active license from another state and 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.
• Experience with pediatric populations, including working with families.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced primary care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience using a personal computer and computerized scheduling.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in the clinic schedule to adapt to primary care team needs.
• Effective interpersonal skills with patients and the primary care team.
• Ability to take a learning and growth mindset toward new topics and challenges.
• Passion for working in primary care and as part of a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused assessment and collaborative care and treatment in the primary care setting, including same-day consultation visits requested by the primary care team.
• 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.
• Collaborate with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways and psychoeducational classes for priority populations.
• 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 accounts for team members’ roles and workflows.
• Educate primary care team members on brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use during medical visits.
• Support medication adherence and efficacy.
• Assist with triage, care coordination, and access to outside resources as appropriate.
• Participate in relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings.
• Maintain clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with administrative regulations.
• Maintain virtual visibility and availability to the primary care team during clinic hours through team communication platforms.
• Be available for curbside consultation with providers via chat, phone, or in person.
• Deliver all patient care through a HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform.

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 eligibility for many positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time