Description
Behavioral Health Consultant – UVA Physicians Group - Primary Care
UVA Health is seeking dedicated Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join our expanding Primary Care team as Behavioral Health Consultants. These positions offer a unique opportunity to work within an integrated care model—collaborating directly with pediatric and family medicine providers to support patients’ mental, behavioral, and physical health.
Locations:
- UVA Pediatrics Culpeper
- UVA Augusta Pediatrics
- UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg
As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will play a vital role in improving access to mental health care by providing brief, focused interventions and consultative support in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide same-day behavioral health consultations (“warm handoffs”) for patients referred by primary care providers.
- Conduct brief, evidence-based assessments and interventions for a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns.
- Deliver collaborative, stepped, and measurement-based care within a population health model.
- Support primary care providers through behavioral health recommendations, education, and “curbside” consults.
- Assist in managing patients in crisis and coordinating referrals to community or specialty mental health resources.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Required: Active LPC or LCSW license in the state of Virginia (or license-eligible with intent to obtain within a specified timeframe).
- Education: Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Experience providing behavioral health services in a medical or integrated care setting strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join UVA Health
At UVA Health, we’re committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. As part of our mission to transform health and inspire hope, you’ll have access to:
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Generous CME and professional development support
- A collaborative care environment that values innovation and compassion
- Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across Virginia.
Apply today to become part of the UVA Health team.
