29 social work jobs found in Charlottesville, VA

UOVUNIUSR0059525EXTERNALENUS In support of patient progression practice, create optimal outcomes for the patient and the family by managing complex psychosocial and economic barriers to patient progression. Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk to the patient and families secondary to social determinant based needs and challenges. Provides patient support with cultural humility to ensure that interventions by the care team are rendered respectfully to diverse populations. Identifies patient and/or families requiring coordination of continuing care or community support members of the care team.  Reviews medical records, attends rounds, and responds to patient’s needs.  Applies knowledge based on professional experience. Understands and adheres to the practice standards consistent with patient progression and its contribution to the strategic plan. Works collaboratively with the RN Case Manager and the treatment team members to develop and...

UOVUNIUSR0085453EXTERNALENUS 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...

UOVUNIUSR0082387EXTERNALENUS 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...

UOVUNIUSR0083435EXTERNALENUS Clinical Social Worker is responsible for conducting face to face sessions with patients in order to complete thorough assessments develop treatment plans and provide supportive counseling crisis intervention and brief therapy. Provides clinical services (caseload can consist of inpatients as well as family members on an individual couples and family basis). Responsible for serving populations with a variety of clinical needs particularly psychological stress related to health impairments chronic illness trauma death and dying marriage and family dysfunction as well as substance abuse. Works with victims of intimate partner violence abuse or exploitation and facilitate the identification and implementation of healthy boundaries and effective communication techniques. Works with patients and team members in an effort to maximize patients’ potential for the healthiest coping responses to their challenging situation including timely and safe...

UOVUNIUSR0083367EXTERNALENUS 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...

UOVUNIUSR0083290EXTERNALENUS The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) interdisciplinary teams to provide specialized mental health care to children, parents/families, and care partners facing trauma, crisis, and high-stress medical situations. This LCSW/LPC will provide therapy services to address anxiety, stress, grief and loss, end-of-life care, ethical dilemmas, trauma, and other mental health needs associated with a child’s ICU stay. Hybrid model with inpatient warm handoffs, and virtual and ambulatory. Therapy visits. Shift: M-F. Please include a cover letter. At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience in high-acuity areas (i.e., ICU, ED, or crisis centers) Experience working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team Demonstrated comfort with therapeutic interventions and skills appropriate...

UOVUNIUSR0082645EXTERNALENUS Exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to build and grow programs and clinical services that support patients and families as they traverse the cancer care continuum.  This role is a balance of daily operations, people management, and creative approaches to program design.  The preferred candidate excels in a matrixed academic medical center environment and can engage easily with multi-disciplinary teams. Job Description Summary The Manager of the Supportive Care Program will be responsible for leadership in and coordinating of all patient support services across the Oncology Service Line (Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, inpatient, and three off-ground satellite cancer centers) including but not limited to Clinical Social Work; Patient & Family Education; OncoRehab; Spiritual Care Services; Psychology; Nutrition Services, Tobacco Cessation; Patient Navigation; End of Life Programming; and Survivorship.  The manager will also...

UOVUNIUSR0084518EXTERNALENUS The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join their ambulatory hematology-oncology, cardiology, and other specialty clinics to provide specialized mental health care to children, parents/families, and care partners facing the challenges of chronic illness. This LCSW/LPC will provide behavioral health support to these pediatric services with an emphasis on navigating life with a chronic illness. Therapy services will address anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, and other mental health needs associated with chronic illness. Hybrid model with virtual and ambulatory therapy visits. Shift: M-F Please include a cover letter. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating chronic illness Experience working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team Demonstrated comfort...

UOVUNIUSR0083858EXTERNALENUS Make a direct and lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents navigating complex behavioral health challenges. This role places you at the forefront of pediatric mental health care, where your clinical expertise and compassionate approach help shape healthier futures for patients and their families. As an Advanced Practice Provider in this specialized outpatient setting, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care while working collaboratively across disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your clinical skillset, contribute to a highly integrated care model, and engage in meaningful, purpose-driven work within an academic medical environment. The Role: In this dynamic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, you will be an essential member of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered behavioral health care. Your work will combine clinical autonomy...

UOVUNIUSR0085903EXTERNALENUS The Child Life Extern is a structured clinical training position that provides comprehensive preparation for professional practice as a Child Life Specialist. This paid educational experience is designed to meet the clinical training requirements for Child Life Certification eligibility and provides intensive, supervised practice in the delivery of psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and families in healthcare settings. Under the supervision of Certified Child Life Specialists, the Child Life Extern progressively develops competency in assessment, preparation and education, intervention, documentation, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration through direct patient and family interactions. Upon successful completion of the externship, participants will have demonstrated the foundational knowledge and clinical skills necessary for entry-level child life practice. Under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist,...

UOVUNIUSR0084665EXTERNALENUS The Patient Lodging and Support Services Supervisor leads a team of specialists and helps run the day-to-day operations of both the Hospitality House and contracted hotel lodging programs. This role is responsible for ensuring patients and families traveling long distances for treatment have access to safe, comfortable accommodations, removing barriers to care while delivering a consistently outstanding guest experience. The Supervisor sets the tone for service quality across the team, builds strong relationships with external lodging partners, and keeps operations running smoothly. Success in this role requires hands-on leadership, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to the patients and families we serve. Guest Services & Experience Set and uphold service standards that ensure every guest interaction, from initial inquiry through check-out, reflects UVA Health’s commitment to patient-centered care. Serve as an escalation point for...

UOVUNIUSR0085209EXTERNALENUS The Community Paramedicine Specialist plays a key role in assisting patients to successfully complete their health care plans and achieve their health care goals by overcoming barriers they encounter in their homes and communities. Through interactions with patients in their home, the Community Paramedicine Specialist assesses individual health care needs, identifies barriers to success, and woks collaboratively with a variety of internal (health system) and external (community) resources to develop individualized plans. The Community Paramedicine Specialist is responsible for providing tailored education to improve health literacy and promote continuity of care with patients’ health care team. The Community Paramedicine Specialist works to connect underserved populations with available resources and is particularly attentive to the social determinants of health (SODH) that may impact their clients. A primary goal is to reduce the dependency of...

UOVUNIUSR0085104EXTERNALENUS We invite you to join the interdisciplinary care team at UVA Health Children’s as a Child Life Specialist- where you’ll find more than a job. You’ll be a part of a passionate, dedicated team caring for children and families, where Child Life is essential to care delivery. This shared commitment to excellence is why UVA Health Children’s is one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 children’s hospital in Virginia, for the fourth year in a row. A child life specialist supports the social, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families throughout the healthcare experience. Through therapeutic play, age-appropriate education, and emotional support, child life specialists help children and adolescents understand and cope with medical procedures, hospitalization, and illness. This role promotes positive coping, reduces anxiety, and fosters resilience for both patients and their families. The child life...

UOVUNIUSR0083345EXTERNALENUS UVA Health seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to serve multiple populations in a unique role. Here at UVA Health, a Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients across the lifespan. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative academic medical center environment dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. In this unique opportunity, the therapist will practice half time in our Bleeding Disorders Lifespan Clinic, where work will include direct patient care, evaluations, treatment plans, musculoskeletal ultrasound (training available), special testing, and participation in multidisciplinary approach to patient care. This patient population includes both pediatric and adult patients. The other half of the time will see practice in our Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation clinic, where...

UOVUNIUSR0085535EXTERNALENUS Echo Cardiac Sonographer R0082590   Play a pivotal role in advancing cardiovascular care at one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers. As an Echo Cardiac Sonographer at UVA Health, your expertise directly contributes to life-saving diagnoses and the success of a nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Center.   In this highly specialized role, you will deliver high-quality echocardiographic imaging that informs complex clinical decisions. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes while contributing to a program known for innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.   The Role   As a Cardiac Sonographer in the Echocardiography Lab, you will operate at the intersection of advanced imaging technology and patient-centered care. This is a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment where precision, collaboration, and adaptability are essential....

UOVUNIUSR0079963EXTERNALENUS Job Profile Summary Performs a variety of administrative functions for the Sterile Processing department. Coordinates purchasing inventory for Operating Room. Work often requires detailed knowledge of area specific knowledge of the interdepartmental needs between SPD and the OR environment and the application and interpretation of organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but not limited to customer service replenishing stock par-level management receiving conducting cycle counts running specific inventory reports and analyzing data. Responsible for reconciling discrepancies explaining/solving inventory variances and processing special order requests. Coordinates the supply inventory of OR instruments, implants, or supplies within Sterile Processing.  Works with vendors to ensure the procurement of high-quality merchandise expedient delivery and dependable service at optimum price. Handles purchasing...

UOVUNIUSR0080653EXTERNALENUS The Medical Director provides clinical oversight and physician and advanced practice provider leadership for outpatient ambulatory clinics. This position combines direct patient care with administrative and operational responsibilities related to clinical quality, regulatory compliance, provider engagement, and performance outcomes. The role collaborates with UPG and UVAH leadership to align clinical practice with organizational goals and standards. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Essential Functions of the Job:  The Medical Director provides clinical oversight and leadership for physicians and advanced practice providers. The role ensures consistent standards of care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with UPG and UVA Health clinical protocols and quality expectations. The position supports provider performance and engagement through clinical guidance, mentorship, and participation in...

UOVUNIUSR0077699EXTERNALENUS Clinical Pharmacist Acute Care/Inpatient (Float)   For pharmacists who thrive on variety, clinical complexity, and being a trusted resource wherever patients need you most, this role offers a uniquely dynamic way to practice inpatient pharmacy at the highest level.   A   Career Defining   Opportunity in Academic Acute Care   Acute care pharmacy demands adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to make meaningful contributions across   diverse patient populations.   At UVA Health, Float Clinical Pharmacists are not “ fill-ins .” They are   highly skilled clinicians   who bring consistency, safety, and   expertise   to multiple inpatient practice areas within a nationally recognized academic medical center. This role is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy   breadth of practice , continuous learning, and the professional satisfaction that comes from supporting teams and patients...

UOVUNIUSR0080492EXTERNALENUS Responsible for administering pre-hospital and advanced life support care to critically ill or injured persons and providing a safe environment for patients during transportation to and from the Medical Center. Assesses and treats ill and injured patients in accordance with local and University protocols.   Responsible for administering advanced life support care to critically ill or injured persons in a safe environment. Maintains safety as a primary responsibility throughout all aspects of care and transportation. Identifies potential areas for improved care. Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent. Experience: No experience required. Advanced life support experience preferred....

UOVUNIUSR0075257EXTERNALENUS Provides assistance in the design, build, validation, maintenance and support of scheduling templates for all outpatient departments. The role of the scheduling analyst is to recognize and support the templates and fundamentally understand the impact on appointment availability, provider productivity, and clinic workflow. Responsible for responding to ITSM ticket submissions in a timely manner and fully researching the request to ensure that it adheres to capacity management guidelines. Provides oversight of the electronic scheduling system including new system design and maintenance of supporting data and profiles. Provides expert technical support and education to internal and external customers. Collaborates with departmental staff to provide scheduling structure that meets the needs of the client and maximizes productivity. Designs and conducts operational studies, statistical analysis and evaluative techniques leading to improved efficiency...

UOVUNIUSR0071074EXTERNALENUS A competent clinician with moderate level knowledge, assessment and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions and consistently performs at that level. Periodically incorporates other system assessments into care. Reliably demonstrates consistent practice and documentation to department standards with minimal-to-no-variation. Manages care and implements treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Provides a preceptor role for RT Clinician 1. Assesses respiratory care needs, applies diagnostic testing and therapeutic plans with skill and insight. Patient records are reviewed, data collected and clinical information evaluated. Independently performs thorough respiratory assessments according to established guidelines, protocols and timelines. Proactively seeks guidance on evidenced based guidelines...

UOVUNIUSR0085223EXTERNALENUS This position is being filled for the evening shift. Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be subject to change. Ambulatory Pharmacist UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy    Join a nationally recognized academic health system where pharmacy practice is evolving beyond traditional models. This  Specialty Pharmacist Operations  role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care while working in a highly coordinated, innovative, specialty pharmacy environment.  As part of UVA Health’s integrated system, you will apply your clinical expertise and operational skillset in a setting designed for focus, efficiency, and professional growth. This role is ideal for pharmacists ready to transition into a  forward-thinking health system model  without sacrificing the core skills that define their practice.  The Role   This position blends  clinical pharmacy knowledge with operational...

UOVUNIUSR0085255EXTERNALENUS As an Ambulatory Pharmacist with UVA Health Outpatient Retail Pharmacy, you will play a critical role in advancing patient care beyond traditional dispensing by integrating clinical   expertise , direct patient engagement, and collaborative decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to work within a growing ambulatory pharmacy program where pharmacists are empowered to make meaningful impacts on patient outcomes across multiple care settings.   In this highly visible role, you will care for recently discharged patients, specialty clinic populations, UVA Health employees, and community members while   leveraging   full access to the electronic medical record. You will practice at the top of your license,   participate   in the expansion of pharmacist-led clinical services, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, care teams, and pharmacy colleagues to deliver exceptional medication management and...

UOVUNIUSR0083199EXTERNALENUS Under the direction of the manager or designee supports the functions of the Scheduling Office by facilitating and producing the ORMIS Daily OR Schedule and its supporting documents in a timely and accurate fashion. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.    Locates order on the Depot and accurately schedules procedures in the proper Epic system such as OpTime, Cupid, or Radiant. a.    Scrubs case order for accuracy and completeness. Ensures diagnoses and procedure match. Review all OpTime case data for errors and ommissions.  b.    Reconciles laterality issues such as missing laterality and mismatches on laterality between diagnosis and procedure. c.    Escalates case orders and laterality issues back to ordering provider for any needed corrections. d.    Orders special grafts and tissues as needed through coordination with vendors and the clinical team. e.    Places and/or moves case on scheduler grid called the Snapboard to correspond with...