Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker- UVA Pediatrics Culpeper

Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker – UVA Pediatrics Culpeper Salary range: $56,763.20 - 90,812.80 annually. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. UVA Pediatrics Culpeper is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) for its practice in Culpeper, VA. 2–3 years of experience required. Practice Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Schedule: four 10‑hour days Monday – Friday with some Saturday hours. Outpatient only. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible organization. Job Profile Summary The Behavioral Health Consultant will work as a member of the primary care team, providing consultation‑based behavioral health services to patients in collaboration with their primary care providers in a Clinical Practice Group office. Key duties include: Operating in a consultative role within a primary care team using an integrated behavioral health model of care. Providing recommendations regarding behavioral interventions to the referring primary care provider. Conducting focused interventions with referred patients on behalf of the referring primary care provider. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provides access to focused assessment and appropriate collaborative care: Maintains visibility to primary care providers during clinic operating hours. Available for same‑day consultation visits with patients (“warm handoffs”). Conducts risk assessments as indicated to support primary care providers managing crisis situations. Delivers evidence‑based interventions to patients experiencing mental health symptoms, behavioral health issues, chronic disease management, and for the promotion of general health. Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement‑based care, including appropriate follow‑up, that reflects a population health‑influenced approach for the primary care population: Provides targeted follow‑up visits for selected patients. Triages patients with severe or high‑risk behavioral problems to other community resources for specialty mental health services. Collaborates with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways for select priority populations: Assists in developing psychoeducational classes (e.g., behavioral parenting classes for families of patients with ADHD) and group medical visits as appropriate. Contributes to patient education materials used by the practice for commonly seen behavioral health conditions and problems. Contributes to the optimal functioning of primary care teams through collaborative decision support and interdisciplinary consultation mindful of other team members’ roles and workflows: Available for “curbside” consultation to primary care providers. Educates the primary care team in basic principles of brief behavioral and cognitive‑behavioral interventions and reinforces their use in the medical visit. Supports collaboration of primary care providers and psychiatric providers concerning medication protocols. Assists with care coordination and access to outside resources for patients as appropriate: Facilitates and oversees referrals to specialty mental health/substance use disorder services and supports transition from specialty services to primary care when appropriate. Participates in any relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings: Assists in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures. Maintains clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations: Prepares brief consultant notes for the medical chart that explain assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care clinician. Compensation The base salary range is $56,763.20 - 90,812.80 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Required Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE‑accredited program or Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP or CORE‑accredited program. Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia (LCSW, LPC). 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: Experience providing clinical interventions across a broad range of behavioral health conditions. Exposure to medically‑related issues. Experience with pediatric populations, including working with families (pediatric practices only). Knowledge and Skills: Interest in working in a fast‑paced primary care setting and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling. Success Factors Willingness to maintain flexibility in the clinic schedule to adapt to the needs of the primary care team. Effective interpersonal skills with patients and the primary care team. Ability to adopt a learning and growth mindset toward new topics and challenges. Passion for working in primary care and as part of a team. EEO Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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