Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Clinician Educator)

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The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking a licensed mental health therapist (PhD/PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) to serve USC students in Counseling and Mental Health as part of our Academic Embedded Counseling Program.

Position Description

USCCounseling and Mental Health(CMH) seeks an experienced therapist to join a diverse and dynamic multidisciplinary team who are strongly committed to providing excellent multiculturally competent clinical treatment, and outreach services regarding mental health and wellness to USC students. We are seeking candidates who are reflective of our diverse student population and who have strong clinical skills, are familiar with the duties associated with a university counseling center, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, collegial, professional environment.

CMH therapistsprovideevidence-based, multiculturally and trauma-informed, and psychological interventions to USC students, includingindividual treatment, group therapy, routine and urgent intake, triage, case consultation, third party consultation, and after-hours coverage. They may supervise interns and practicum students; present didactic training in seminars for social work, marriage & family therapy, and psychology practicum interns on theories, interventions, or diagnoses; and provide psycho-educational workshops to USC faculty, staff, and students.

As part of our campus-wide strategic goal of promoting diversity and inclusion, we are seeking applicants to serve as embedded counselors within USC's Cultural Centers and academic units. Embedded counselors willestablish and maintain service presence within their respective academic unit or cultural center, assess and address stigma and barriers to seeking services, and collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff within the academic unit/cultural center to meet clinical and programmatic needs of students.

This is a full-time faculty position with an academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and clinical service assignment in Counseling and Mental Health (CMH) / USC Student Health. A generous benefits package includes: health, dental and vision coverage; significant retirement benefits (USC makes a 10% contribution when you contribute 5%), child care; tuition assistance for the faculty member and their eligible spouse and dependent children; tuition exchange for eligible faculty children; paid professional days; access to free continuing education credits through our Grand Rounds lecture series; generous paid time off and parental leave; life insurance, malpractice coverage, long-term disability coverage, pet insurance, and more, as revised from time to time (more information about benefits can be found here).

Description ofCounseling and Mental Health (CMH)

CMH provides mental health services to students so that they may achieve their academic and personal goals. Services we provide include: individual and group counseling; assessment and referral to other professionals and institutions; crisis intervention (including some after-hours coverage); case management; biofeedback; psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up; consultation; outreach and prevention; and training and supervision.

We are committed to providing quality mental and educational services in accordance with the ethical and legal standards of our profession.We treat all students with compassion, respect and dignity.We advocate for and empower our students in pursuing their goals and personal development.

Training is an important function in our center.We are committed to providing professional training opportunities for trainees in psychology, social work, and medicine (i.e. medical students and residents).The entire faculty is involved in our training programs including individual supervision, group supervision, case consults, and/or seminars. The training also includes participating in and promoting self-reflection. Our students benefit from multidisciplinary collaboration and we adopt a bio-psycho-social approach in our work whenever appropriate.

We are committed to making the Center a work environment characterized by respect, mutual support, and team work, and the sharing of diverse opinions among our faculty.We value and honor the diversity of the students we serve as well as the diversity of our faculty and the unique contributions of each member.Faculty are committed to ongoing learning, self-awareness, and cultural competency.

Job Accountabilities

• Provideevidence-based, multiculturally and trauma-informed, psychological interventions to USC students, includingindividual treatment, group therapy, routine and urgent intake, triage, case consultation, third party consultation, and after-hours coverage
• Document clinical activities in a timely manner, in accordance with health system and departmental policies and procedures
• Present didactic training in seminars for social work, marriage & family therapy, and psychology practicum interns on theories, interventions, or diagnoses
• Provide psycho-educational workshops to USC faculty, staff, and students
• May supervise interns and practicum students
• Serve on CMH, Student Health, Department of Psychiatry, KSOM, or other committees as assigned
• Attend meetings, including administrative meetings, Faculty and Senior Staff meetings, Faculty and Senior Staff Case Consultation meetings, supervision/training meetings, and others, as assigned
• Participate in yearly merit review, performance evaluation, and quality improvement activities
• Attend Grand Rounds, Department Matters, and other departmental events and meetings, as assigned
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Counseling, or Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Licensed in the state of California
• Experience in short term treatment, including brief psychotherapy, stabilization and referral of serious mental illness, and crisis intervention
• Experience and comfort in forward-facing outreaches, public speaking engagements, workshops, and multimedia platforms
• Team-oriented, communicative, collaborative, responsive, and open to feedback
• Experience and comfort managing clinical crises and on-call concerns
• Competency in working with all students, including LGBTQ+ students, students of color, students from all economic classes, first generation students, and international students
• Self-aware, autonomous, and can thrive in fast-paced changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in college counseling centers, with transitional age youth, and/or with graduate students
• Experience in embedded counseling and/or adjacent community support services, such as creating and facilitating mental health events, promoting outreaches, and conceptualizing community-focused initiatives
• Experience providing mental health consultations, specifically translating mental health concepts and strategies to the campus community
• Strong interest in cultivating community engagement and impact
• Strong time management skills
• Communicative, collaborative, and adaptable
• Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of DSM-5-TR
• Experience working with issues encountered in early and emerging adulthood, including identity issues (e.g., sexual identity, gender identity, racial/ethnic identity, etc.), sexual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in group process work and training
• Experience providing multiculturally and trauma-informed services in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to professional integrity
• Desire to continue to grow as a professional and committed to excellence and lifelong learning

Application Deadline: Until position is filled.

Starting Date: Negotiable

The annual base salary range for this position is $96,658-$141,139. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or by email atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

To apply, please submit a) CV/Resume, b) Cover letter expressing interest in and fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications, and c) Three [3] letters of recommendation.