Assistant Professor Or Associate Professor - Clinical Psychology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychiatry of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of Medicine in New Orleans is seeking candidates for 2 academic faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) to provide adult psychological services as a clinician and provide trauma-informed evaluation, psychotherapy and assertive case management services to survivors of violent crime.

The incumbents will also provide clinical supervision, consultation and training to staff and trainees on trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions. The incumbents will also be involved in program development and provide in-service trainings to other programs. These positions will be housed in the UMC Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) which is the first of its kind in Louisiana.

Caseload consists of complex clients, all of whom have histories of trauma, which may include acute and chronic physical or sexual abuse, interpersonal violence (e.g., sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence), community violence (e.g., gunshot wound, stab wound), accident- or work-related injuries (e.g., motor vehicle collision), political torture, and immigration trauma. Many clients also have concurrent medical problems, psychosocial problems, and may have substance use concerns as well.

Responsibilities include assisting in organizing and co-teaching a didactic Trauma Seminar on the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic trauma in underserved populations, using evidence-based practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in Clinical Psychology
• Licensed to practice psychology in Louisiana before hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of trauma related clinical experience

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.