Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - UVA Health Virtual Primary

About This Position

This position is based in the Virtual Care Clinic, a new UVA Health initiative providing rapid-access primary care to patients across Virginia who do not have an established primary care provider. The clinic is staffed by a team of three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) rotating to provide seven-day coverage. The BHC will operate as an integrated team member providing same-day virtual warm handoffs and scheduled video consultations, with typical patient contact of 1-5 visits focused on empowering patients for self-management.

• Must reside in Virginia and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth
• Reliable high-speed internet required for video-based patient care
• Computer equipment will be provided
• Private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth

• 32 patient-facing hours per week plus 8 hours of administrative time (total 40 hours)
• Schedule will include weekend and/or evening coverage as part of the rotation to support seven-day clinic operations
• Flexibility is essential to success in this role

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Provides access to focused assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment in the primary care setting, including same-day consultation visits requested by the primary care team
• 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, as well as 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
• Collaborates with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways and psycho educational classes for select priority populations
• Contributes to patient education materials used by 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 that is mindful of other team members  roles and workflows
• Educates primary care team in the basic principles of brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforces their use in the medical visit
• Supports medication adherence and efficacy
• Assists with triage, care coordination and access to outside resources for patients as appropriate
• Participates in any relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings
• Maintains clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations

• Maintains virtual visibility and availability to the primary care team during clinic hours through team communication platforms
• Is available for curbside consultation (brief provider-to-provider interaction via chat or phone)
• Delivers all patient care via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform

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 is required.

Minimum of 3 years of experience providing independent patient care required.

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW, LPC) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia licensure.

BLS certification required (within 90 days of start date).

• Experience working with a lifespan population
• Demonstrated comfort with interventions appropriate for focused contacts (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• Experience managing clinical flow in time-limited settings
• Ability to rapidly assess and intervene (triage or crisis experience is valuable)
• Proficiency with EHRs and integrated documentation
• Comfort with telehealth technology and virtual patient engagement

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read more about UVA s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.