Social Worker, BSW (Outpatient)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an entry-level Social Worker to connect students and staff with support systems, assess and intervene in mental health concerns, and promote emotional well-being through counseling.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program required; no prior experience needed. This role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and crisis intervention resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required.
• Experience: No experience required
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent mental health disorders and emotional disturbances.
• Provide counseling and support services to individuals, families, and groups.
• Coordinate with UVA students and staff to access support systems and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

UOVUNIUSR0083367EXTERNALENUSThese 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.

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: None

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 $26.23 - $41.97 hourly. 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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