Advanced Practice Provider (APP/LCSW/LPC) – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Relocation assistance may be available

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic in Charlottesville. You will deliver evidence-based behavioral health care within a multidisciplinary team, practicing at the top of your license and contributing to integrated care.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and advancing pediatric mental health in an academic medical environment, with a focus on education and quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Partner with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in integrated care delivery, ensuring behavioral health is aligned with the broader clinical picture.
• Engage and support families through education, counseling, and resource navigation.
• Maintain thorough documentation within a structured clinical environment.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Licensure knowledge

Patient education

Education

CSWE‑accredited MSW

Virginia LCSW license or eligible

Job description

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Make a direct and lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents navigating complex behavioral health challenges. This role places you at the forefront of pediatric mental health care, where your clinical expertise and compassionate approach help shape healthier futures for patients and their families.

As an Advanced Practice Provider in this specialized outpatient setting, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care while working collaboratively across disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your clinical skillset, contribute to a highly integrated care model, and engage in meaningful, purpose-driven work within an academic medical environment.

The Role:

In this dynamic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, you will be an essential member of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered behavioral health care. Your work will combine clinical autonomy with close collaboration, allowing you to practice at the top of your license while contributing to a cohesive care model.

On a typical day, you will:

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral health conditions
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Partner with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Participate in integrated care delivery, ensuring behavioral health is aligned with the broader clinical picture
• Engage and support families through education, counseling, and resource navigation, recognizing their critical role in care continuity
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation within a structured clinical environment

This role offers a balanced mix of clinical complexity and continuity, enabling you to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while addressing diverse psychiatric needs in a collaborative setting.

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:

Clinical

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
• Provides health education to patients
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
• Provides education to learners in the clinical space
• Mentors new team members

Administration

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

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.

Why UVA Health:

UVA Health offers a uniquely rewarding environment where clinical excellence, academic medicine, and collaborative care intersect. This is an organization committed to advancing behavioral health while empowering clinicians to grow and thrive.

• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care Model
  Work within a highly integrated team where behavioral health providers are valued partners in delivering whole-person care
• Specialized Pediatric Focus
  Gain exposure to complex child and adolescent psychiatric cases within a system recognized for excellence in pediatric care
• Academic Medical Environment
  Be part of a nationally respected health system that blends clinical care, research, and education, providing ongoing opportunities to expand your expertise
• Professional Growth and Clinical Autonomy
  Practice with both independence and support, contributing your insights while benefiting from a culture that encourages innovation and professional development
• Purpose-Driven Work
  Make a meaningful difference by serving vulnerable pediatric populations, supporting not only patients but their families and long-term outcomes
• Integrated Behavioral Health Support
  Engage in a care model that prioritizes coordination, continuity, and comprehensive mental health services
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, and scenic landscapes, while maintaining the cultural energy of a vibrant university town. With a thriving food scene, rich arts community, historic charm, and a strong sense of community, Charlottesville supports a balanced lifestyle for healthcare professionals and their families. It is a place where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a high quality of life outside of work.

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 pay range for this role is $63,939.20 - $102,294.40 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.

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