Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg

Licensed Professional Counselor OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg

UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant (Pediatric Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) for their practice in Harrisonburg, VA. 2-3 years of experience is required.

Practice

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Schedule is 4, 10‑hour days Monday‑Friday with some Saturday hours. Outpatient only.

• Prepare brief consultant notes for the medical chart that explain assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care provider.
• Maintain clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations.
• Assist in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.
• Participate in any relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings.
• Facilitate and oversee referrals to specialty mental health/substance use disorder services, and support smooth transition from specialty services to primary care.
• Assist with care coordination and access to outside resources for patients as appropriate.
• Support collaboration of primary care providers and psychiatric providers concerning medication protocols.
• Educate primary care team in the basic principles of brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use in the medical visit.
• Provide curbside consultation to primary care providers.
• Contribute to the optimal functioning of primary care teams through collaborative decision support and interdisciplinary consultation that is mindful of other team members’ roles and workflows.
• Contribute to patient education materials used by practice for commonly seen behavioral health conditions and problems.
• Assist in developing psycho educational classes (e.g., behavioral parenting classes for families of patients with ADHD) and group medical visits as appropriate.
• Collaborate with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways for select priority populations.
• Triage patients with severe or high‑risk behavioral problems to other community resources for specialty MH services.
• Provide targeted follow‑up visits for selected patients.
• Practice collaborative, stepped and measurement‑based care, including appropriate follow‑up, that reflects a population health‑influenced approach for the primary care population.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions to patients experiencing mental health symptoms, behavioral health issues, chronic disease management, and general health promotion.
• Conduct risk assessments as indicated to support primary care providers managing crisis situations.
• Provide same‑day consultation visits with patients (“warm handoffs”).
• Maintain visibility to primary care providers during clinic operating hours.
• Provide focused assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment in the primary care setting.

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE‑accredited program or Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP or CORE‑accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia; applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia licensure within 18 months of hire.
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

• Experience providing clinical interventions for a broad range of behavioral health conditions.
• Exposure to medically‑related issues.
• Experience with pediatric populations, including working with families.

• Interest in working in a fast‑paced primary care setting and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.

• Willingness to maintain flexibility in the clinic schedule to adapt to the needs of the primary care team.
• Effective interpersonal skills with patients and primary care team.
• Ability to adopt a learning and growth mindset toward new topics and challenges.
• Passion for working in primary care and as part of a team.

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.