Advanced Practice Provider (APP/LCSW/LPC)– NICU

UVA Health System

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 116,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Health Savings Plan

Education support

Job summary

UVA Health Children's NICU in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an experienced LCSW or LPC to join as an Advanced Practice Provider in behavioral health. The role supports families of critically ill infants and children, functioning autonomously alongside intensivists, neonatologists, and pediatric subspecialists.

You will provide therapy, lead caregiver groups, participate in rounds, and help shape NICU behavioral health workflows within an academic pediatrics setting.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE‑accredited program.
3 years of post‑MSW experience required.
Virginia LCSW licensure or eligibility to obtain within 18 months.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy for caregivers coping with grief, trauma, uncertainty, and complex medical decision‑making
Provide evidence-based care for caregivers who screen positively for post-partum depression
Lead or co‑lead a caregiver support group
Participate in interprofessional bedside rounds
Serve as a consistent behavioral health presence for families experiencing extended ICU stays
Collaborate daily with a highly interdisciplinary care team, contributing psychosocial insight to care planning
Serve on the NICU advisory committee
Help develop and refine behavioral health workflows within the NICU as the service evolves

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Individual therapy

Education

Master’s in Social Work (CSWE‑accredited)

Job description

NICU | UVA Health Children's | Charlottesville, Virginia

Support families when it matters most.

At UVA Health Children's, pediatric critical care is not just about advanced medicine. It is about meeting families at their most vulnerable moments with compassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering partnership. We are seeking an experiencedLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)to join ourNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in an Advanced Practice Provider role designed for clinicians who want meaningful autonomy, interdisciplinary respect, and the opportunity to shape how behavioral health is delivered in a high acuity pediatric environment.

This role is ideal for clinicians who valueautonomy in clinical judgment, thrive in medically complex settings, and are energized by building and evolving care models within an academic children's hospital.

The Role

This APP behavioral health position is embedded directly within UVA Health Children's NICU, supporting families of infants and children facing critical illness, trauma, and prolonged hospitalization. You will function as an autonomous clinician while working shoulder-to-shoulder with pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, nurses, APPs, and other pediatric subspecialists.

In this role, you will:

Provide evidence-basedindividual, couples, and family therapy for caregivers coping with grief, trauma, uncertainty, and complex medical decision‑making
Provide evidence-based care for caregivers who screen positively for post-partum depression
Lead or co‑lead a caregiver support group
Participate in interprofessional bedside rounds
Serve as a consistent behavioral health presence for families experiencing extended ICU stays
Collaborate daily with ahighly interdisciplinary care team, contributing psychosocial insight that directly informs care planning
Serve on the NICU advisory committee
Helpdevelop and refinebehavioral health workflows within the NICU as the service continues to evolve

What an average day looks like:

Participating in interdisciplinary rounds where psychosocial dynamics are integrated into treatment planning
Providing real‑time therapy andcrisis supportin response to acute family needs
Partnering with physicians and nursing leaders around communication strategies, ethical stressors, and family support
Balancing scheduled sessions with responsive, bedside care and curbside consults

The pace is dynamic, the work is emotionally meaningful, and the impact is tangible every day.

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 Children's is part of a nationally recognized academic health system anchored by a Level I Trauma Center, a Level IV NICU, and one of the most advanced pediatric critical care programs in the region. UVA Health Children's is consistently recognized as the #1 children's hospital in Virginia, supported by Magnet recognized nursing excellence and a deeply collaborative culture. Neontal Critical Care at UVA Health Children's offers:

Why this role matters:

Behavioral health is astrategic and valued componentof neonatal critical care at UVA
You will have a voice in shaping how families are supported in the NICU
The environment supportsprofessional judgment, collaboration, and clinical growthwithin academic medicine

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

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.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a rare combination of intellectual energy, natural beauty, and balance that resonates strongly with healthcare professionals. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, and outdoor recreation, alongside a vibrant food scene, arts community, and strong public schools. The pace of life allows clinicians to recharge outside of work while remaining part of a close‑knit, purpose driven community.

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 $61,443.20 - $115,834.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits