Licensed Mental Health Therapist with Eating Disorders expertise

The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking several California licensed mental health therapists with expertise in treating eating disorders and body dysmorphia (PhD/PsyD, LCSW, LMFT) for a behavioral health practice to care for the student body population at USC.

Description of the Faculty Practice

Located in a contemporary state-of-the-art facility in the Engemann Student Health Center on USC’s University Park Campus, the practice serves USC students who require outpatient mental and behavioral health services. A multi-disciplinary team comprised 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. The Eating Disorders Program consists of specialized eating disorder providers with expertise in leading evidence-based treatments for eating and body image disorders.

Essential Functions

• Reports to clinic/division leadership
• Conducts initial diagnostic evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides evidence-based, trauma-informed, and multiculturally-affirming psychological interventions to USC students
• Provides evidence-based individual and group therapy to USC students presenting with eating disorders and body dysmorphia concerns as well as other presenting problems
• Participates in and contributes as a member of the Eating Disorders Program
• Evaluates crisis situations and intervenes appropriately
• Provides after-hours on-call service, as assigned
• Completes timely documentation and billing in accordance with to 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 yearly peer review and quality improvement activities

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