Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Location: Shirlington, VA (Hybrid – Onsite + Virtual Support to Other Offices)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (No weekends)

About VHC Health

At VHC Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through a collaborative and innovative healthcare model. We are launching an  integrated behavioral health program within our primary care practices—and we're looking for experienced, flexible, and mission-driven clinicians to help us build it.

Position Summary

We are seeking a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)or  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)with at least  three years of experience in behavioral health. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in an  integrative behavioral health model , preferably within a  primary care or ambulatory setting . This role is embedded within our primary care teams, and will involve close partnership with both  behavioral health (BH)and  primary care (PC) leadership .

You will provide consultation, short-term interventions, and care coordination side-by-side with physicians in our  Shirlington location, while also supporting additional VHC Health offices virtually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an embedded behavioral health provider within a primary care team
• Conduct brief, evidence-based interventions and collaborate in real-time with PCPs
• Provide behavioral health assessments, screenings, and care planning
• Consult with primary care providers on behavioral health concerns and treatment strategies
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Coordinate referrals and care transitions with external behavioral health resources
• Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and program development discussions

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted  LCSW or  LPC license in Virginia
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health
• Prior experience in  integrated care ,  collaborative care , or  ambulatory behavioral health settings
• Strong clinical skills in brief, evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, problem-solving therapy)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to  patient-centered care and team-based collaboration
• Flexible, adaptive mindset with a willingness to contribute to a  new and growing program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience working in medical or primary care settings
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time,  Monday–Friday , 40 hours/week
• No weekends or after-hours required
• Onsite in  Shirlington , with  virtual support to other VHC Health primary care clinics as needed
• Collaborative environment with access to  BH and PC leadership , and opportunities to shape program direction

Why Join VHC Health?

• Be part of building an innovative, integrated behavioral health model
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your input is valued
• Enjoy a stable, weekday schedule with no weekend demands
• Contribute meaningfully to a growing program focused on whole-person care

Ready to make a difference in a progressive and patient-focused health system?

Apply now to join our collaborative care team at VHC Health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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