Clinical Social Worker Dialysis - Orange & Page

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 49,129 - 60,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Certification and education support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A prestigious university in Virginia is seeking a candidate for a mental health support role focusing on assessment and treatment. This position requires a Master's in Social Work and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The starting salary is $54,588.40 annually, with individual compensation determined by experience and qualifications. Candidates may also expect to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Qualifications

• Expect to become Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience in health care settings preferred.
• Basic knowledge of job procedures obtained through education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent mental health disorders.
• Connect students to support systems for financial and mental health issues.
• Design and implement clinical programs and policies.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Counseling

Patient care

Communication skills

Emotional support

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program

Job description

These roles focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, emotional disturbances, and behavioral issues. Professionals within this job family work with individuals, families, and groups to address psychological well-being and promote mental health through therapeutic interventions, counseling, and support services.

Licensed professionals who connect UVA students and staff to support systems that are available to address a variety of issues, such as housing, financial distress, mental health and crisis intervention.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face‑to‑face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required.

Experience: No relevant experience required; experience in the social work field; experience in health care settings is preferred.

Licensure: Expectation to become Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Guidelines found in departmental addendum located in department competency file.

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 20 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $54,588.40 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 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.