University of Southern California
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavior
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Practitioner)
ApplyKeck School of MedicineFacultyLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.This is a full-time
clinical
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 assignments at Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at University Park Campus (UPC). Salary is competitive, and contingent on experience. A generous benefits package includes health insurance, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, professional days, a stipend for professional development, the ability to earn continuing education credits through our Grand Rounds series, and more.Description of PBHS@UPCLocated in a contemporary state-of-the-art facility in the Engemann Student Health Center on USC's University Park Campus, the practice serves USC students who require intensive or ongoing mental and behavioral health services. A multi-disciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers accomplish the practice's mission of providing access to the highest quality of mental health care for all students.Essential FunctionsReports to the Medical DirectorProvides outpatient treatment of mental disorders for students/patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatmentFacilitates higher level of care referrals and hospitalizations when neededSupports medication treatment with brief supportive therapy and motivational interviewing when indicatedResponds to urgent clinical concerns as neededProvides after-hours on-call service, as assignedParticipates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetingsCollaborates and consults with other mental health and primary care providers who may also provide psychiatric medication management to students/patientsAttends and contributes to department and division meetings, fostering clinical objectives and a consultative collegial environmentParticipates in biannual peer review, merit review, and quality improvement activitiesMinimum QualificationsLicensed to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of CaliforniaMust have a minimum of 3 years of Psychiatric Ambulatory Care experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsCommitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to lifelong learningCultural competence and humility, including an appreciation of how experiences, beliefs, values of diverse individuals and groups affects clinical interactions and practiceAbility to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team and with public, private, and other community organizationsWillingness to promote and function in a collaborative and collegial environment to serve the department, health system and medical school missionsUSC is one of the world's leading private research universities with approximately 48,500 students from all 50 states and boasts one of the largest international student bodies in the country. USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, a culturally rich metropolitan city with a large ethnic and economically diverse population, and is close to both beach and mountains with wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities. The mild temperatures along with the city's average of 329 days of sun per year makes Los Angeles a wonderful city to live and work.The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is committed to attracting and nurturing a diverse community dedicated to providing culturally informed, high-quality behavioral healthcare to a multicultural population. Both in our work environment and clinical practice, we embrace diversity across multiple dimensions. We aim to provide a safe, inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, residents, fellows, trainees, volunteers, patients, colleagues, and the multitude of stakeholders with whom we work. Through our clinical services, educational programs, research studies, and policy initiatives, we are committed to addressing health care disparities for historically underserved groups; to combating racism and anti-Blackness at all levels; and to promoting and ensuring social justice.The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000-$200,000. 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 strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The Department of Psychiatry strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring excellent and diverse faculty. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter expressing interest and fit for the position, and 3 reference letters. For further inquiries contact: Geoff Finucane at geoffrey.finucane@med.usc.edu.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
ApplyKeck School of MedicineFacultyLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.This is a full-time
clinical
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 assignments at Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at University Park Campus (UPC). Salary is competitive, and contingent on experience. A generous benefits package includes health insurance, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, professional days, a stipend for professional development, the ability to earn continuing education credits through our Grand Rounds series, and more.Description of PBHS@UPCLocated in a contemporary state-of-the-art facility in the Engemann Student Health Center on USC's University Park Campus, the practice serves USC students who require intensive or ongoing mental and behavioral health services. A multi-disciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers accomplish the practice's mission of providing access to the highest quality of mental health care for all students.Essential FunctionsReports to the Medical DirectorProvides outpatient treatment of mental disorders for students/patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatmentFacilitates higher level of care referrals and hospitalizations when neededSupports medication treatment with brief supportive therapy and motivational interviewing when indicatedResponds to urgent clinical concerns as neededProvides after-hours on-call service, as assignedParticipates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetingsCollaborates and consults with other mental health and primary care providers who may also provide psychiatric medication management to students/patientsAttends and contributes to department and division meetings, fostering clinical objectives and a consultative collegial environmentParticipates in biannual peer review, merit review, and quality improvement activitiesMinimum QualificationsLicensed to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of CaliforniaMust have a minimum of 3 years of Psychiatric Ambulatory Care experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsCommitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to lifelong learningCultural competence and humility, including an appreciation of how experiences, beliefs, values of diverse individuals and groups affects clinical interactions and practiceAbility to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team and with public, private, and other community organizationsWillingness to promote and function in a collaborative and collegial environment to serve the department, health system and medical school missionsUSC is one of the world's leading private research universities with approximately 48,500 students from all 50 states and boasts one of the largest international student bodies in the country. USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, a culturally rich metropolitan city with a large ethnic and economically diverse population, and is close to both beach and mountains with wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities. The mild temperatures along with the city's average of 329 days of sun per year makes Los Angeles a wonderful city to live and work.The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is committed to attracting and nurturing a diverse community dedicated to providing culturally informed, high-quality behavioral healthcare to a multicultural population. Both in our work environment and clinical practice, we embrace diversity across multiple dimensions. We aim to provide a safe, inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, residents, fellows, trainees, volunteers, patients, colleagues, and the multitude of stakeholders with whom we work. Through our clinical services, educational programs, research studies, and policy initiatives, we are committed to addressing health care disparities for historically underserved groups; to combating racism and anti-Blackness at all levels; and to promoting and ensuring social justice.The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000-$200,000. 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 strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The Department of Psychiatry strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring excellent and diverse faculty. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter expressing interest and fit for the position, and 3 reference letters. For further inquiries contact: Geoff Finucane at geoffrey.finucane@med.usc.edu.
#J-18808-Ljbffr