The provider operates as an integrated team member seeing patients through same-day warm handoffs and scheduled brief consultations. Typical patient contact includes 1-5 visits with a focus on empowering patients for self-management. The role encompasses consultation-based behavioral health services in collaboration with primary care providers across UVA Family Medicine clinics in Charlottesville City, Albemarle County, and Nelson County, with location flexible to candidate preference.
The Family Stress Clinic is the Department of Family Medicine’s integrated behavioral health program, providing clinical services in support of the department’s seven Family Medicine clinics. The program is recruiting for two providers to join the existing team of three full-time providers; the program also hosts a training rotation for three doctoral psychology students to provide clinical services part-time. The department’s behavioral health providers regularly provide peer consultation to each other and assist each other with maintaining their primary care behavioral health-specific competencies.
Preferred Qualifications
•\tExperience working with a lifespan population
•\tExperience working in interdisciplinary or integrated health care settings.
•\tDemonstrated comfort with interventions appropriate for focused contacts (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
•\tExperience managing clinical flow in time-limited settings, including rapid assessment and intervention
•\tProficiency with electronic health records and integrated documentation
•\tExperience: Minimum of 1-year relevant experience
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.
Administration:
Provides clinical supervision, and trains new staff, students, and interns as assigned. Participates in education and training for medical students, residents, and fellows through teachings/didactics, consultation, and clinical observation.
Professional:
Documents patient care in accordance with UVA University Medical Center policies and regulatory requirements. Facilitates staff development, in-service training, and educational opportunities to support professional growth and evidence-based practice.
Clinical:
Provides evidence-based, person-centered clinical therapeutic interventions around a broad range of behavioral health conditions. Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and development of culturally competent individualized treatment plans for patients in both individual and group settings. Participates in treatment planning, care coordination, and advocates for patient preferences within the primary care team, when appropriate. Collaborate with patients (and care partners, when appropriate) to create, follow and maintain progress on treatment plans.
Leadership:
Assists with treatment program development and engages in research activities. Adapts to evolving needs by taking on additional responsibilities, as indicated.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required
Experience: 3 years’ experience post master’s required.
Licensure: 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing/traveling or use of assistive and climbing (stairs, steps). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail, hear, speak, see, distinguish colors, read, ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The starting base rate for this role is $61,443.29 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
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