Licensed Mental Health Therapist with experience in Addiction Medicine or Substance Use Counseling for CMH

The 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.

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) with expertise in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to serve USC students in Counseling and Mental Health.

Position Description

USCCounseling and Mental Health Servicesseeks an experienced therapist to join a diverse and dynamic multidisciplinary team who are strongly committed to providing excellent multiculturally competent clinical treatment, training, 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.We are specifically seeking a therapist who brings experience and expertise in Addiction Medicine or Substance Use Counseling.

CMH therapistsprovideevidence-based, trauma-informed, and multiculturally-affirming 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. They will conduct chemical dependency evaluations, such as ASAM. They may deliver trainings to faculty and trainees on recent evidence-based practices for SUDs.

Description ofCounseling and Mental Health Services (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 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 appreciate and honor diversity and work with 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, counseling, 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 consultation, 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 CMH a work environment characterized by respect, mutual support, and teamwork, 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
• Conduct chemical dependency evaluations
• Provide specialized therapy and outreach services related to Substance Use Disorders
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in Addiction Medicine or Substance Use Counseling
• Experience in short term treatment, including brief psychotherapy, stabilization and referral of serious mental illness, and crisis intervention
• Multicultural competency in working with students of color, students from all economic classes, first generation students, LGBTQ students, and international students
• Self-aware and can thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in college counseling centers, with transitional age youth,and/or with graduate students
• Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of DSM5
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) issued by the California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) certification
• 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, and eating disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in group process work and training
• Experience and commitment to working with minoritized individuals
• 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

This is an exempt faculty position in the Division of Student Mental Health in theDepartment of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. The position is full-time. Salary is competitive, and contingent on experience. A generous benefits package includes: health, dental and vision coverage; significant retirement benefits 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.

USC 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 annual base salary range for this position is $96,000-$130,000. 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.

To apply, submit CV, cover letter, and 3 letters of reference from current or former direct supervisors that speak to your competency and suitability for this position.