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UVA Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join the Virtual Primary Care On Demand Clinic as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), an integrated member of the virtual primary care team.

This is a fast-paced role that uses targeted interventions to address the behavioral health needs of a rapid-access primary care population and maintain availability for same-day virtual consultation. The BHC focuses on population health impact and building provider capability to address behavioral health in a fully virtual environment.

The Behavioral Health Consultant will work as a member of the primary care team, providing consultation-based behavioral health services to patients in collaboration with their primary care providers in a Clinical Practice Group office. These duties include 1) operating in a consultative role within a primary care team utilizing an integrated behavioral health model of care; 2) providing recommendations regarding behavioral interventions to the referring primary care provider; and 3) conducting focused interventions with referred patients on behalf of the referring primary care provider.

About This Position

This position is based in the **Virtual Care Clinic** , a new UVA Health initiative providing rapid-access primary care to patients across Virginia who do not have an established primary care provider. The clinic is staffed by a team of three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) rotating to provide seven-day coverage. The BHC will operate as an integrated team member providing same-day virtual warm handoffs and scheduled video consultations, with typical patient contact of 1-5 visits focused on empowering patients for self-management.

Virtual Delivery Requirements

+ **Must reside in Virginia** and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth

+ **Reliable high-speed internet required** for video-based patient care

+ Computer equipment will be provided

+ Private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth

Schedule

+ 32 patient-facing hours per week plus 8 hours of administrative time (total 40 hours)

+ Schedule will include weekend and/or evening coverage as part of the rotation to support seven-day clinic operations

+ **Flexibility is essential** to success in this role

Principal duties and responsibilities:

+ Provides access to focused assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment in the primary care setting, including same-day consultation visits requested by the primary care team

+ Conducts risk assessments as indicated to support primary care providers managing crisis situations

+ Delivers evidence-based interventions to patients experiencing mental health symptoms, behavioral health issues, chronic disease management, as well as for the promotion of general health

+ Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement-based care, including appropriate follow-up, that reflects a population health-influenced approach for the primary care population

+ Collaborates with primary care team members to develop clinical pathways and psychoeducational classes for select priority populations

+ Contributes to patient education materials used by practice for commonly seen behavioral health conditions and problems

+ Contributes 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

+ Educates primary care team in the basic principles of brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforces their use in the medical visit

+ Supports medication adherence and efficacy

+ Assists with triage, care coordination and access to outside resources for patients as appropriate

+ Participates in any relevant clinical training, quality improvement activities, and staff meetings

+ Maintains clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations

Virtual Team Integration

+ Maintains virtual visibility and availability to the primary care team during clinic hours through team communication platforms

+ Is available for curbside consultation (brief provider-to-provider interaction via chat or phone)

+ Delivers all patient care via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited social work program or a master's degree in counseling from a CACREP or CORE accredited counseling program is required.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience providing independent patient care required.

Licensure

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW, LPC) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia licensure.

BLS certification required (within 90 days of start date).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with a lifespan population

+ Demonstrated comfort with interventions appropriate for focused contacts (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

+ Experience managing clinical flow in time-limited settings

+ Ability to rapidly assess and intervene (triage or crisis experience is valuable)

+ Proficiency with EHRs and integrated documentation

+ Comfort with telehealth technology and virtual patient engagement

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

_Note: This virtual position primarily involves sitting for video-based patient care. Exposure to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease is not anticipated in this role._

This is to be consistent with the APP requirement. The JD in Workday sets a minimum requirement of 1-year relevant experience, so need to verify that we can set a higher bar.

_The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities._

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