Licensed Therapist Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Be

The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking a licensed therapist including both generalists and those with eating disorders expertise (PhD/PsyD, LCSW, LMFT) for a behavioral health practice to care for the student body population at USC.

Located in a contemporary state‑of‑the‑art facility in the Engemann Student Health Center on USC’s University Park Campus, the practice will serve USC students who require intensive or ongoing mental and behavioral health services. A multi‑disciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers will accomplish the practice’s mission of providing access to the highest quality of mental health care for all 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 Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services clinic at University Park Campus (UPC). A generous benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term care, disability, malpractice coverage and more; significant retirement benefits (USC makes a 10% contribution when you contribute 5%);

tuition assistance for you and your family; paid professional days and parental leave; access to free continuing education credits through our Grand Rounds lecture series; and generous paid time off.

• Reports to clinic/division leadership
• Conducts initial diagnostic evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides evidence‑based psychological interventions to USC students
• Provides individual and group therapy, as indicated
• Evaluates crisis situations and intervenes appropriately
• Provides after‑hours on‑call service, as assigned
• Completes timely documentation and billing in accordance with clinic policies
• Maintains appropriate clinical records and complies with all relevant regulatory policies and procedures
• Participates in clinical outcome evaluation
• Collaborates and consults with other mental health and primary care providers involved in the care of the student
• Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetings
• Attends and contributes to department and division meetings, fostering clinical objectives and a consultative collegial environment
• Participates in quarterly peer review and quality improvement activities

• Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA‑accredited program, or Master's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Licensed in California
• Well‑developed clinical skills and experience utilizing evidence‑based interventions for the treatment of mental health conditions
• Effectively works in a highly diverse, multicultural, and LGBTQIA affirmative environment
• Interest and skill in an integrated approach to care
• Willingness and ability to see a high volume of patients and meet departmental productivity standards
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments
• Flexible/comfortable adapting to a new and evolving clinical practice
• Competent in providing crisis intervention and safety planning

• Experience working with university students
• Excellent diagnostic skills and knowledge of DSM‑5
• ilient, self‑aware, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Experience working with issues encountered in late adolescence, including identity issues, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders
• Multicultural competency in working with students of color, students from all economic classes, first‑generation students, LGBTQIA students, and international students
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to professional integrity
• Desire to continue to grow as a professional; committed to excellence and lifelong learning
• Strong communication skills
• Foreign language skills (i.e., Spanish) are a plus

Please email Geoffrey Finucane ucane.edu with your CV, cover letter, and 3 letters of reference from current or former direct…