About the posting
“This position works closely and have daily interaction with attending psychiatrist, resident psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and nurse.”
Read the full posting on VCU Health's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 16, 2026.
Pay in context
VCU Health does not list pay for this role. 10 percent of healthcare postings in Richmond, VA area do; their median is $110,500.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 15, 2026, 9 days ago, and seen on VCU Health's careers page today.
At 9 days old, it is under the 24-day median.
VCU Health's postings we have seen close took a median of 3 days.
VCU Health at a glance
VCU Health has 364 open postings that we can see, 132 in healthcare; 0 percent list pay.
The application
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Place and cost of living
On site in Richmond, VA area; prices in VA run 1 percent above the US average.
The healthcare market in Richmond, VA area
125 healthcare postings in Richmond, VA area are open right now, from 16 employers.
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From VCU Health's posting
This is VCU Health's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on VCU Health's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
The Psych Social Worker-LCSW provides direct diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic treatment services where a patient’s functioning has been affected by social issues and mental health disorders. This job conducts clinical biopsychosocial assessments, create therapeutic treatment plans, and provide support, education, therapy, and safe discharge planning for all patients within the Department of Psychiatry. This job also requires family meetings, family therapy, family education, and family input (as appropriate) in treatment and discharge plans.
The Psych Social Worker-LCSW provides therapeutic intervention for various mental health disorders, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Personality Disorders. This position works closely and have daily interaction with attending psychiatrist, resident psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and nurse.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Virginia required.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current LCSW license required.
Experience REQUIRED
Minimum of five (5) years of psychiatric social work experience.
Experience PREFERRED
Previous work experience providing case management and discharge planning in an acute psychiatric care setting or psychiatric outpatient. Previous work experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy in a an acute psychiatric care setting or psychiatric outpatient facility. One (1) year in a lead role.
Education/training REQUIRED
Masters of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program.
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required
Conducting clinical biopsychosocial assessments to include mental health symptoms, substance use issues, housing concerns, financial and employment problems, abuse and domestic violence history, religious faith or spirituality, military status, medical issues, and any other psychiatric, social, or health issues. Providing proactive development, implementation, and ongoing revision of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients, specifically addressing the patients’ social issues and psychiatric reasons for admission such as suicidality, homicidally, psychotic disorder symptoms, and mood disorder symptoms. Providing individual, group, and family therapy, in order to appropriately assess, diagnose, and treat patients affected by social issues and mental health disorders. Implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide resources for mental illness, substance use, housing concerns, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse/neglect, guardianship and other complex psychiatric, social, or medical issues. Collaborating daily with patients, their families, the interdisciplinary team, and community agencies to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Serves as a team lead for unlicensed clinical social workers who provide individual, group, or family supportive counseling.
Additional position requirements: This position works a traditional forty (40) hour week.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance) Repetitive motion: Typing Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Range
$68,660.80 - $106,433.60 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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