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Licensed Mental Health Therapist Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Clinical Track) Open RankKeck School of MedicineFacultyLos Angeles, CaliforniaDescription of Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral SciencesThe mission of the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is to care for and protect the mental health of our communities. Our vision is to drive innovative, leading mental health care by being the place to work, receive care, and create future leaders through learning and discovery. The Department is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The Department has grown substantially in recent years in its research mission, strengthened by its ongoing collaborations with local, national, and international partners and has expanded the breadth and depth of the education programming. The Department's clinical educators and clinical services are a fundamental part of the academic and training missions. The team of mental health professionals offers a range of psychiatric and behavioral health services utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field and state-of-the-art technology.Position Description [Purpose, Scope, and Duties]The USC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking licensed clinical psychologists and social workers to provide outpatient evidence-based psychotherapy treatments and mental health services. Clinicians will perform psychosocial evaluations and diagnostic assessments, provide short-term evidence-based psychotherapies and psycho-educational interventions, and work with multidisciplinary teams in treatment planning to provide high-quality care. Successful applicants will provide mental health services to a wide variety of individuals including those with co-morbid medical illness, behavioral health concerns, and/or psychiatric conditions.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 a clinical service assignment in PBHS at HSC. Salary is competitive, and contingent on experience. A generous benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term care, disability, malpractice coverage, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, paid professional days, parental leave, access to free continuing education credits, and generous paid time off.Essential FunctionsReports to clinic/division leadershipConducts initial diagnostic evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides short-term evidence-based psychological interventionsProvides individual and group therapy, as indicatedEvaluates crisis situations and intervenes appropriatelyCompletes timely documentation and billing in accordance with clinic policiesMaintains appropriate clinical records and complies with all relevant regulatory policies and proceduresParticipates in clinical outcome evaluationCollaborates and consults with other mental health and medical providersParticipates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetingsAttends and contributes to department and division meetingsParticipates in yearly peer review and quality improvement activitiesSchedules reflect a hybrid of telemedicine and in-person clinic. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.Minimum Qualifications:Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program, or Master's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family TherapyLicensed in CaliforniaWell-developed clinical skills and experience utilizing evidenced-based interventions for the treatment of mental health conditionsEffectively works in a highly diverse, multicultural, and LGBTQIA affirmative environmentInterest and skill in an integrated approach to careWillingness and ability to meet departmental productivity standards consistent with patient volumes for short-term outpatient psychotherapy clinicsAbility to make quick and accurate clinical assessmentsFlexible/comfortable adapting to a new and evolving clinical practicePreferred QualificationsExperience working in a hospital-based or medical system environmentExcellent diagnostic skills and knowledge of DSM5Resilient, self-aware, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience working with issues related to chronic medical illness, new medical diagnosis, and/or providing short-term psychotherapy interventionsCommitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practiceDesire to continue to grow as a professional; committed to excellence and lifelong learningStrong communication skillsForeign language skills are a plusThe University of Southern California (USC) is committed to attracting and nurturing a diverse community dedicated to providing culturally informed, high-quality behavioral healthcare. 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. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals, and foreign nationals are encouraged to apply.

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