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The Physician provides Direct and Indirect Patient Care and other related work as required by department/unit leader. Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct and indirect Patient Care and other related work as required by the Chief Medical Director or Medical Director at the USC Culinary Health Center. Essential Duties:1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Stresses health education and preventive medicare care, where appropriate.2. Takes adequate histories of patients with medical problems. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.3. Counsels on medical and/or psychological problems and may counsel patients on personal problems and health measures. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate. Provides medical treatment, where appropriate.4. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.5. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Including, partnering with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.6. Reviews history, examination and treatment plan made by physician assistants / nurse practitioners. Functions in supervisory role as needed.7. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.8. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.9. Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.10. Covers after hours calls as needed.11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.12. Manages patients with chronic controlled and uncontrolled comorbidities.13. Collaborates with care coordination staff to oversee multi-disciplinary care with various low risk specialists.14. Manages transitions of care for patients with multiple low risk hospitalizations.15. Works with contracted utilization management company to discuss patients with complex diagnosis and/or refer high risk patients to appropriate specialty services, including assistance in management of home health needs.16. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) M.D.; OR D.O.Req 0-1 year Experience as M.D. Successful completion of Residency at an accredited healthcare institution).Req Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.Req Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.Req Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with physicians, nurses, other staff, students, etc.Req Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years Experience as M.D.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.Req DEA Certificate Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a NV address.Req Specialty Certification Board certified with current certificate in specialty area.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Board of Pharmacy License Board of Pharmacy – Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy LicenseReq Certification – Job Relevant Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 120 Days of hire.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).The annual base salary range for this position is $205,712.00 – $339,425.00. 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.

The Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for assessment, treatment planning and provision of social work services to patients, families, groups and the interdisciplinary team. The LCSW social worker also provide supervision for graduate master level students as assigned and supervision of MSW employees requiring supervision for all clinical activities. Provides psychosocial services in individual, family, and group formats. Per Diem LCSW will provide Weekend coverage for Keck and Norris Hospital’s. Holiday coverage may be required.Essential Duties:Psychosocial Assessment – to be completed in a timely manner, using theoretical knowledge of human behavior, psychosocial factors having an impact on treatment outcome and an understanding of potential ethical/risk issues.Clinical intervention – to include supportive counseling with patients and families, linkage and referral to community agencies and services, facilitating family conferences, helping families to cope with difficult decisions, i.e. hospice, DNR, placement. Assist families with communicating their concerns to the patient’s physicians. Work collaboratively with Case Managers on discharge planning issues. Provide group facilitation and program development.Triage/ Management of clinical caseload – demonstrate the ability to identify high risk situations, effectively manage caseload, and balance referrals, high risk admissions and ongoing patient care, requesting assistance from colleagues or manager as needed.Legal and ethical standards – to be incorporated into all clinical assessments and interventions, i.e. suspected abuse or neglect, Tarasoff duty to warn, conservatorship, patient rights. Employee must adhere to all Tenet Policies, Procedure and Practices in the area of Social Services.Documentation – to be completed per policy i.e. Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education Form, Advance Health Care Directive follow up form and Social Services Progress Notes.In service – given to other hospital staff regarding the psychosocial issues of patient care. i.e. Lunch and Learns.Social Service reports– to be provided in a timely manner, i.e. PAS numbers, Case assignment by SW, Absence Approval requests, etc.Quality Improvement – participates in the development, monitoring and analysis of process and outcome indicators for the improvement of patient care.Maintains competencies for hospital, age specific and job specific standards of care.Other duties as assigned this can include Social Work Month activities, cancer specific support groups and educational programs for patients families, staff and volunteers.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.Req 2 years Experience in a medical setting.Req 1 year Experience within specialty setting.Req Knowledge of social theories and practices.Req Social perceptiveness and empathy.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW (CA DCA).Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. 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.

The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants to fill a Medical Oncology Genetic Counselor position. This position is a unique opportunity to work in the academic setting with an experienced and motivated team to address disparities in genetics. The patient population at LAC+USC reflects the diversity of Los Angeles County, and this genetic counselor will strive to provide compassionate and culturally informed genetic counseling to a majority non-English, primarily Spanish-speaking patient population. The genetic counseling position is comprised of both research and clinical roles. As an integral part of the research team, the genetic counselor will participate in a newly funded Cancer Moonshot project “Optimizing Engagement of Hispanic Colorectal Cancer Patients in Cancer Genomic Characterization Studies.”  The genetic counselor will (1) counsel Hispanic/Latino research participants with colorectal cancer regarding their genomic findings and work to integrate these results into their medical care and (2) join efforts of the research team to improve participant engagement in this unique population. As an integral part of the team, the genetic counselor will formulate and support research activities related to the fields of genetic counseling, cancer genetics and genomics, and precision oncology.The clinical role of this position at LAC+USC Medical Center will consist of cancer genetic counseling services in a busy academic clinical medical oncology setting. The genetic counselor will be responsible for overseeing patient care, providing genetic counseling, coordinating follow-up visits and cascade genetic testing, providing tests results to patients, obtaining/reviewing medical records, and conducting outreach to patients, families, the medical community, and stakeholders. 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. As a member of the USC team, you will help build upon the university’s exceptional expertise in patient care as well taking advantage of our excellent compensation package, outstanding retirement benefits, and generous educational benefitsMinimum Education: M.S. Genetic Counseling, Board eligible or Board certified.Minimum Experience/Knowledge: One-year experience in genetic counseling preferred. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Apply here and upload CV and 3 references for further inquiries please contact Charité Ricker, MS, LCGC, 818-723-6544 (cell) or 323-409.7710 (office); charite.ricker@med.usc.edu

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems in the clinic, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Clinical nursing experience.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.Req DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. ▪ (*Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association – *ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (*Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)BELOW APPLIES TO LAS VEGAS ONLY (Exempt from KMC Requirements above): – Nurse Practitioner – NP (NV NSBN): Must have one of the following NP specialized certifications: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP) or Gerontology (AGNP) for primary and secondary care. – DEA Certificate: Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address – Board of Pharmacy License: Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate – Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board: Valid Nevada State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse (RN) – USC Credentialing – Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 6 months of hire (Will Precept with Physicians, PAs and/or fully credential NPs for up to six months) – Basic Life Support (BLS): Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. 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.

A postdoctoral research position in cancer and genetic epidemiology is available at the USC Center for Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC. The applicant must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification) with training in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics. The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Drs. Chris Haiman and David Conti on analyzing risk factors, genetic and other omics data from diverse cohorts including the Multiethnic Cohort study, the RESPOND African American prostate cancer study and other large-scale genetics consortia (e.g. NHGRI PAGE and PRIMED. In addition to cancer, non-cancer outcomes will also be examined including anthropometric traits, diabetes and biomarkers, such as lipids, glucose, insulin or inflammatory markers. Studies focused on polygenic risk score development, rare variant analysis and health disparities research will be available. Desired is an applicant familiar with many of the most common analytic tools for genetic association studies. In addition, s/he will participate in the presentation of their research and in the writing of publications. The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Experience: Training in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical geneticsPreferred Field of Expertise: Epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical geneticsThe annual base salary range for this position is $64,480- $72,000. 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.Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years
Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

Preferred Experience: Training in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics
Preferred Field of Expertise: Epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics

The USC Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is seeking an industrial organizational psychology trainer and/or clinical psychologist to provide workshops and programs on emotional health and resilience within the Keck Medicine of USC medical system. Individuals will be focusing their efforts on improving the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers, in combination with a team of other individuals addressing various factors of healthcare worker wellness. Successful applicants will be providing direct services to Keck Medicine of USC staff and providers along with engaging in research related duties and activities.    Essential FunctionsReport to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesDevelop, plan, and execute training sessions and workshops for hospital staff and providers to teach emotional health and resilienceSelect evidenced based concepts and interventions from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that are effective in addressing healthcare worker burnout, demoralization, and anxiety resulting from chronic stressIdentify and incorporate relevant research and best practices from industrial/organizational psychology and/or relevant fields of psychology into a program that teaches healthcare workers self-regulation skills that improve their emotional state and lead to enhanced job performanceAdminister and score psychometrically-sound testsAnalyze assessment instrument results for data collection and/or research projectsPartner and provide support as needed to a team of principle investigators, project specialists, program managers, and health care researchers on a multi-year grant studying healthcare worker wellnessMinimum/Desired Qualifications: Doctorate /Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited programWell-developed skills and prior experience (2+ years desired) utilizing evidenced-based psychological interventions for consultation and education of teams and/or individuals within a workplace setting Strong psychological and/or behavioral health research and data analysis skills Experience working on longitudinal research project(s) within a team structure Experience working with hospital based or medical system environmentResilient, self-aware, and able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to professional integrity Effectively works in a highly diverse, multicultural, and LGBTQIA affirmative environmentDesire to continue to grow as a professional; committed to excellence and lifelong learningThis is a full-time clinical faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. 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 (information about benefits can be found here).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 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.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, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

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 Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Division of Hematology-Oncology within the Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC) are recruiting an internationally recognized leader to serve as Head of the Section of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy and Endowed Chair in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. This individual will oversee clinical and research activities and program expansion in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cancer cell therapy. They will be expected to conduct research and further advance a leading research program that integrates laboratory and clinical science to develop and deliver innovative hematopoietic transplantation, gene, and cell therapies. The position includes membership at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and an academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, appropriate to training and experience.The CBDI’s Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program currently performs approximately 80-100 transplants annually for a wide variety of pediatric disorders including malignant, hematological, immunodeficiency and other genetic diseases, and approximately 20-40 CAR T-cell therapies each year. The Program has a cell processing laboratory and a cGMP facility and is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).The CBDI is the largest and top-ranked pediatric hematology-oncology program in the western U.S. The U.S. News & World Report ranked the CBDI #7 and CHLA #5 in the nation in 2021-2022. The CBDI has a large clinical trials operation that supports programs in hematology, oncology, and transplantation/cellular therapy. Three leading, international clinical trials consortia are headquartered within the CBDI: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia/Lymphoma (TACL); New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT); and Children’s Hospital-Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT). The CBDI is an active member of additional leading consortia including the Pediatric Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Consortium (PTCTC). CBDI investigators conduct extensive bench-to-bedside research. Research funding in FY20 totaled $59 million, with $17 million in new awards ($7.5M from NIH). The CBDI hosts an ACGME-accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training program and 1-year advanced subspecialty fellowships in Transplantation/Cellular Therapy, Coagulation, Neuro-Oncology, and AYA Oncology.Administrative and research support including staff, resources and infrastructure will be provided. CHLA and USC are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. The division greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.For inquiries, please contact:Alan S. Wayne, M.D.Director, Cancer and Blood Disease InstituteHead, Division of Hematology-OncologyVice Chair, Department of PediatricsChildren’s Hospital Los AngelesAssociate Director, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterProfessor of Pediatrics and MedicineKeck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern CaliforniaAlfred E. Mann Family Foundation Chair in Cancer Researchawayne@chla.usc.eduThe University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Medical Director for USC Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at UPC and at HSC / Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Clinician Educator)Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USCLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking a licensed psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of our faculty practices that provide psychiatric and behavioral health services to Keck Medicine of USC patients and USC students. The candidate must have the attributes of a great team leader (humble, hungry, and smart), in addition to being a skilled clinician.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/administrative service assignment as the Medical Director of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at University Park Campus (PBHS@UPC) and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at Health Sciences Campus (PBHS@HSC). Salary is competitive and contingent on experience. A generous benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term care, disability, malpractice coverage and more (information about benefits can be found here); 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.Description of Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral SciencesThe Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is committed to excellence in three equally important areas: clinical care, education, and research. The team of mental health professionals offer a range of psychiatric and behavioral health services utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field and state-of-the-art technology. The Department of Psychiatry provides clinical services primarily at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical Center, USC Student Health and student exclusive practices as part of Keck Medicine of USC, and additional ambulatory practices for Keck Medicine of USC, including Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the USC Care Medical Group. The department’s specialists have expertise in general psychiatry and psychotherapy, neuromodulation, and several subspecialties to diagnosis and treat obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, dysthymia, somatic disorders, co-occurring conditions, and schizophrenia. Bilingual clinicians provide support in several languages, including Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin/Cantonese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Arabic, Urdu, Kashmiri, Vietnamese, and more.Description of PBHS@UPCLocated in the Engemann Student Health Center on USC’s University Park Campus, PBHS@UPC offers greater access to mental health care for USC students through intermediate and long-term, solution-focused, evidence-based practices for more complex conditions. A multi-disciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other professionals accomplish the practice’s mission of ensuring access to the highest quality of mental health care for all students. More information about PBHS@UPC can be found here.Description of PBHS@HSCPBHS@HSC is an outpatient mental health clinic within the Keck Medicine of USC medical system and is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of clinical psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers that provide mental health services to Keck Medicine patients. Our faculty members maintain a diverse range of specialties utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field and state-of-the-art technology. We implement compassionate and customized care pathways that bring evidence-based research into world-class mental health treatments and services. Essential Functions of the Medical Director:Reports to the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS) at Keck Medicine of USC, who reports to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences.Aligned with the mission, vision, values of the Department of Psychiatry, and accountable to Department of Psychiatry leadership.Ensures the efficient and effective operation of PBHS@UPC and PBHS@HSC; ensures both clinics meet key performance metrics; oversees Quality Improvement & Assurance initiatives.Works closely with the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services, Vice Chair for Student Mental Health / CMH Director, department and health system leadership, as well as numerous colleagues and campus and community partners to ensure timely, appropriate, and effective mental health care for USC students and Keck Medicine of USC patients.Oversees and works collaboratively with the PBHS@UPC Clinical Director, and PBHS@HSC Director of Behavioral Health Services.Fosters a healthy, collegial work culture that aligns with the Department of Psychiatry’s 5-year strategic plan.Administrative/Service Tasks:Directly or indirectly supervise and manage all faculty, clinical/non-clinical staff, and residents/trainees of PBHS@UPC and PBHS@HSC, including oversight of clinical schedules, on-call rotations, time-off approvals, HR/Faculty Affairs and similar matters.Design/develop evidence-based services to treat the needs of the target populations of both clinics.Develop operating, clinical, and administrative policies and procedures, and ensure compliance.Develop and manage budgets for PBHS@UPC and PBHS@HSC; provide financial status reports as needed.Conduct regular faculty and staff performance reviews / merit evaluations and provide feedback to clinicians.Conduct ongoing utilization review, monitoring of clinical outcomes and quality improvement processes.Plan and facilitate weekly multidisciplinary faculty and staff meetings for both PBHS@UPC and PBHS@HSC.Attend and contribute to various clinic, departmental, and campus meetings, fostering educational objectives and a consultative collegial environment.Create annual reports, grant proposals, and other reports as needed.Spearhead recruitment of faculty psychiatrists and participate in recruitment of faculty therapists and staff of both clinics.Provide supervision of clinicians related to high-risk cases and facilitation of risk consultation meetings. Review safety risk management reports and consult with Risk Management as necessary.Serve on university, health system, and department committees as desired and assigned.Attend Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds, Social Justice Forums, and Department Matters meetings; coordinate periodic service specific Grand Rounds.Represent PBHS@UPC and PBHS@HSC on committees and at meetings.Respond to requests for information from the community and colleagues.Other projects and duties, as assigned.Clinical Duties:Provide direct outpatient psychiatric care to Keck Medicine of USC patients and USC students including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, crisis intervention, assessment of medication and psychotherapy needs, psychoeducation, initiation and follow up of medication treatment, coordination of referrals to outside psychotherapy/outside psychiatric or medical referrals, as well as collaboration with counseling staff, outside providers, and significant others/family.Address urgent medication related issues and manage crises.Complete documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental policies.Facilitate higher level of care referrals and hospitalizations when needed.Support medication treatment with brief supportive therapy and motivational interviewing when indicated, with the provider’s role and expertise primarily relating to the biological treatment of the student.Interact with campus faculty from various academic departments for collateral, coordination of medical leave or establishing modified programs.Conduct evaluation for disability resources and completion of these applications.Provide case consultation with faculty and staff in both clinics to discuss complex clinical cases.Provide backup coverage related to on-call emergencies.Collaborate and consult with other mental health providers, and with primary care medical providers who may also provide psychiatric medication management to patients/students.Teaching/Supervision/Mentorship Duties:Coordinate with Residency Program Director and oversee the rotation of psychiatry residents (PGY3s and PGY4s).May directly supervise psychiatry residents rotating through the clinics.Provide periodic lectures to medical students and residents/fellows.Provide periodic Grand Rounds lectures.Facilitate regular case consultation/journal club. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a State of California Licensed Physician and a board certified or board eligible psychiatrist (must be board certified prior to start).Experience leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, interns, and staff in an outpatient medical setting.Experience in short term treatment, including stabilization and crisis intervention.Experience working with university students and/or transitional age youth.Experience overseeing Quality Improvement & Assurance initiatives.An advanced practice clinician possessing well-developed clinical and psychopharmacological skills and the willingness to support the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines.  Resilient, self-aware, and able to thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment.Effectively works in a highly diverse, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ affirmative environment.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.Preferred Qualifications: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, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.Understanding of clinical operations in a fee-for-service clinic payment model and productivity standards.Additional language skills are welcome.Application Deadline: Until position is filled.The annual base salary range for this position is $275,000- $310,000. 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.Starting Date: NegotiableThe 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. 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 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.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, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

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 Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking full-time anesthesiologists to join their Department of Anesthesiology. Candidates for this position should be board certified in anesthesiology or in the ABA examination process and demonstrate excellence in teaching and clinical care. Candidates with subspecialty interests and training in Cardiac, Critical Care, Regional, Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management are encouraged to apply. Position offers competitive salary with excellent University benefits and academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine appropriate to level of training and experience. Apply here and  for inquiries contact: holly.muir@med.usc.edu.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology, are actively seeking a part-time faculty member for the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Clinician Educator).Academic Faculty Positions in Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC)The Fetal and Neonatal Institute and the Division of Neonatology of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and USC are seeking candidates for 4 full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant level on the clinical-educator track. This position are clinically focused and in addition to contributing to pediatric resident and neonatal-perinatal fellow education, the successful candidates will provide clinical service in the 58-bed, level IV state-of-the-art Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and in one of our four communities based NICUs.                                                                                                                                The Fetal and Neonatal Institute consists of the CHLA Division of Neonatal Medicine and the CHLA-USC Maternal Fetal Center. The Division has currently 28 faculty. Fellows from the LAC-USC Neonatal-Perinatal program rotate in the CHLA NICU. The CHLA-USC Maternal-Fetal Center is one of the largest fetal diagnosis and fetal intervention center in the nation.Requirements:Must hold MD or DO degreeBoard certified in PediatricsBoard certified/eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineDesirable qualifications:Clinical experience in clinical neonatologyStrength in teachingExperience in patient-oriented, educational, QI/PI or outcome researchStrong oral and written communication/interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a complex, high-intensity academic environmentChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles has been ranked by the US World and News Report among the top Children’s Hospitals in the US for many years.To learn more about Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California, please visitwww.chla.org/ and www.usc.edu/Apply here and for further information, contact:Philippe S. Friedlich, M.D., MS Epi, MBAProfessor of Pediatrics & Surgery, USC Keck School of MedicineCo-Director Fetal & Neonatal Institute, Chief Division of Neonatology Children’s Hospital Los Angeles4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #31Los Angeles, CA  90027Tel: 323-361-6300E-mail: pfriedlich@chla.usc.eduAcademic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. CHLA and USC are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. The division greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.