Advanced Practice Provider Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Psychiatry/Mental Health Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic

Bring specialized behavioral health care to patients during pregnancy and postpartum, when timely, compassionate support can have a profound impact on individuals and their families.

This full-time virtual outpatient position offers an experienced therapist the opportunity to focus exclusively on perinatal mental health within a growing specialty clinic. As the second therapist on an established interdisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, develop an independent caseload, and expand access to care for patients across Virginia. The selected provider must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Role

As an therapist in the Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic, you will provide specialized therapy to antepartum and postpartum patients experiencing mood, anxiety, and psychosocial concerns. You will support patients through a significant life transition while practicing within a focused clinical environment rather than managing a broad general behavioral health caseload.

This is a fast-paced, high-demand ambulatory practice for a clinician who is organized, self-directed, and energized by meaningful work. Through virtual care, you will help reduce barriers that may include transportation, childcare, and limited access to specialty mental health services.

Your work will include:

• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions through a virtual care platform.
• Building and maintaining a consistent, efficient outpatient caseload.
• Assessing patients' behavioral health and psychosocial needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Developing individualized treatment approaches responsive to each patient's clinical needs, resources, and life circumstances.
• Collaborating closely with a dedicated specialty team that includes another therapist, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and a psychiatrist.
• Supporting patients who may have significant psychosocial needs or limited resources.
• Maintaining an organized clinical schedule while providing thoughtful, patient-centered care.
• Contributing to the continued growth and sustainability of a specialized maternal mental health service.

An average day combines scheduled virtual therapy visits, documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary consultation. You will have the autonomy to manage your practice while remaining connected to colleagues who share a commitment to perinatal mental health.

Why UVA Health

This opportunity brings together the flexibility of virtual practice, the clinical depth of a highly specialized service, and the resources of a nationally recognized academic health system. You will join the clinic during a period of expansion, giving you the opportunity to help shape a growing program while developing deeper expertise in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

At UVA Health, patient care is strengthened through collaboration, research, education, and a commitment to improving health throughout Virginia. In this role, that mission is reflected in the clinic's focus on extending specialty behavioral health care to patients who may otherwise face practical barriers to treatment.

Highlights include:

• A specialty-focused practice dedicated to behavioral health during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Daily partnership with an established interdisciplinary maternal mental health team.
• The opportunity to build a sustainable therapeutic practice within a growing clinic.
• A virtual model that expands access to specialized care throughout the Commonwealth.
• Meaningful work supporting patients during a consequential stage of life.
• An academic health environment that values evidence-based care, clinical collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to a health system whose broader mission encompasses patient care, research, education, and community engagement.

For a clinician who is passionate about maternal mental health, this role offers the chance to move beyond general outpatient practice and build a career within a distinct and evolving area of behavioral health.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Although this is a virtual position serving patients across Virginia, Charlottesville offers an appealing home base for healthcare professionals seeking both professional connection and quality of life. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the community combines outdoor recreation with a vibrant independent dining scene, arts and music venues, local shops, and the energy of a leading university town. Residents can choose from walkable city neighborhoods or quieter communities in the surrounding countryside, creating options for individuals and families who value access to nature, culture, and a balanced lifestyle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

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

Licensure: 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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.

The 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.