Advanced Practice Provider (APP/LCSW/LPC)- NICU/PICU

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - LCSW or LPC

nNICU & PICU | UVA Health Children's | Charlottesville, Virginia

nSupport families when it matters most.

nAt UVA Health Children's, pediatric critical care is not just about advanced medicine. It is about meeting families at their most vulnerable moments with compassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering partnership. We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in an Advanced Practice Provider role designed for clinicians who want meaningful autonomy, interdisciplinary respect, and the opportunity to shape how behavioral health is delivered in a high acuity pediatric environment.

nThis role is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy in clinical judgment , thrive in medically complex settings, and are energized by building and evolving care models within an academic children's hospital.

nThe Role

nThis APP behavioral health position is embedded directly within UVA Health Children's NICU and PICU, supporting families of infants and children facing critical illness, trauma, and prolonged hospitalization. You will function as an autonomous clinician while working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, nurses, and subspecialists.

nIn this role, you will:

nnnMaintain clinical autonomy to assess, diagnose, and deliver psychotherapy in a fast paced pediatric critical care setting

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nnProvide individual, couples, and family therapy , helping caregivers cope with grief, trauma, uncertainty, and complex medical decision-making

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nnServe as a consistent behavioral health presence for families experiencing extended ICU stays

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nnCollaborate daily with a highly interdisciplinary care team , contributing psychosocial insight that directly informs care planning

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nnHelp develop and refine behavioral health workflows within the NICU and PICU as the service continues to evolve

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n nWhat an average day looks like:

nnnParticipating in interdisciplinary rounds where psychosocial dynamics are integrated into treatment planning

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nnProviding real-time therapy and crisis support in response to acute family needs

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nnPartnering with physicians and nursing leaders around communication strategies, ethical stressors, and family support

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nnBalancing scheduled sessions with responsive, bedside care

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n nThe pace is dynamic, the work is emotionally meaningful, and the impact is tangible every day.

nAdvanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:

nClinical

nnnProvides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice

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nnActs as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate

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nnProvides health education to patients

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nnMaintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation

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nnEnsures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

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n nLeadership

nnnSupports development of best practices and protocols in specialty

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nnServes on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care

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nnProvides education to learners in the clinical space

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nnMentors new team members

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n nAdministration

nnnContributes to clinical quality improvement work

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nnParticipates in professional governance through the APP Council

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nnAttends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

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n nProfessional

nnnAdheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions

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nnMaintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies

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nnParticipates in local, state, and national professional organizations

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n nBackground checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

nWhy UVA Health

nUVA Health Children's is part of a nationally recognized academic health system anchored by a Level I Trauma Center , a Level IV NICU , and one of the most advanced pediatric critical care programs in the region. UVA Health Children's is consistently recognized as the #1 children's hospital in Virginia , supported by Magnet recognized nursing excellence and a deeply collaborative culture. Pediatric Critical Care at UVA Health Children's offers:

nnnComprehensive care for critically ill children from birth through young adulthood, including acute, chronic, and medically complex conditions

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nnDedicated medical and cardiac PICU teams with access to advanced therapies such as extracorporeal support, congenital heart surgery, heart failure care, and transplant services

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nnA deeply interdisciplinary model where behavioral health, medical teams, and family centered care are fully integrated

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nnStrong academic infrastructure with opportunities to contribute to program development, quality improvement, and innovation within pediatric critical care

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n nWhy this role matters:

nnnBehavioral health is a strategic and valued component of pediatric critical care at UVA

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nnYou will have a voice in shaping how families are supported across the NICU and PICU continuum

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nnThe environment supports professional judgment, collaboration, and clinical growth within academic medicine

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n nRelocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

nWhy People Love Living in Charlottesville

nCharlottesville offers a rare combination of intellectual energy, natural beauty, and balance that resonates strongly with healthcare professionals. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, and outdoor recreation, alongside a vibrant food scene, arts community, and strong public schools. The pace of life allows clinicians to recharge outside of work while remaining part of a close‑knit, purpose driven community.

nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

nEducation: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required

nExperience: 3 years' experience post master's required.

nLicensure: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia LCSW within 18 months of hire date.

nPHYSICAL DEMANDS

nJob 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.

nThe pay range for this role is $61,443.20 - $98,300.80 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

nBenefits

nnnComprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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nnPaid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

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nnHealth Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

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nnCertification and education support

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nnGenerous Paid Time Off

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n nUVA Health ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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 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.

nThe 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 ( .

Worksite address

charlottesville, VA, 22904, US

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