Clinical Social Worker Dialysis - Orange & Page
UVA Health·Page County, Virginia
UVA Health·Page County, Virginia
The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders and behavioral issues through therapeutic interventions and counseling. Professionals will provide support services to patients, families, and groups while designing and implementing clinical programs.
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 acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience.
This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision.
Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required.
No relevant experience required; Experience in the social work field; experience in health care settings is preferred.
Expectation to become Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) guidelines found in departmental addendum located in department competency file. 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. The pay range for this role is $57,907.20 - $92,643.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
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.
A Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program is required. Candidates are expected to work toward obtaining a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification.
Market context
In Virginia, clinical social worker roles in dialysis settings are often tied to ongoing patient support needs, care coordination, and psychosocial assessment. This position is competitive because it requires a CSWE-accredited master’s degree and progress toward LCSW certification, while the listed medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement benefits add to overall value. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure timeline and dialysis experience expectations before applying.
