University of Southern California
Clinical Social Worker
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Mission
The mission of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities, advance social and economic justice, and eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse urban environments throughout Southern California, the nation, and the world. Our mission is achieved by providing students with experiential, practice, and competency-based learning, and culturally responsive training that is informed by evidence and best practices.
Position Overview The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, the Office of Community and Clinical Programs is seeking to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with expertise in child and adolescent wellness, health, and mental health to join its Refugee Well Los Angeles (RWLA) team. RWLA is a grant program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Support for Trauma Affected Refugees (STAR) Program. LCSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessment, evidence based interventions to assist patients and families coping with presenting symptoms and problems, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, case management, and discharge planning. Bilingual strongly preferred (Russian, Ukranian, Spanish, Farsi and/or Arabic).
Appointment Details This position is for a part-time (65% effort), fixed-term, grant‑funded appointment through September 29, 2026.
Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessment of all new patients; interview and evaluate patients and family members. Identify factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
Develop and implement patient management plans, including coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, recording progress notes, and providing continuity of care.
Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
Provide appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems.
Participate on interdisciplinary treatment team.
Maintain records and make written and oral reports concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities. Prepare reports and other documents concerning patients.
Maintain compliance with established university and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Conduct specialized in‑service training in area of expertise for various audiences.
Attend and participate in staff development programs, department related conferences and administrative meetings.
Establish and maintain appropriate network of professional contacts. Maintain currency with professional organizations and publications. Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, etc. Represent university and/or unit as assigned.
Provide supervision for unlicensed staff, interns, and volunteers.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and mandatory reporter under the Clergy Act based on university responsibilities. Receive reports of crimes or criminal incidents from victims of crimes and/or third parties; notify Department of Public Safety immediately of any reported serious crime or criminal incident indicating an ongoing threat to the university community; notify the Clery Compliance Coordinator in the Department of Public Safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Education Master's degree
Minimum Experience 2 years
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from accredited school of social work. Current California State License in Clinical Social Work.
Expertise in child and adolescent wellness, health, and mental health.
Compensation Compensation : The annual base range for this position is $78,000. 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.
Additional Qualifications Minimum Education: Master's degree or Master's degree Social Work. Minimum Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW eligible. Minimum Experience: 2 years. Minimum Skills: Experience in social work. Experience in providing professional social work services to patients and their families. Preferred Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
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Position Overview The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, the Office of Community and Clinical Programs is seeking to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with expertise in child and adolescent wellness, health, and mental health to join its Refugee Well Los Angeles (RWLA) team. RWLA is a grant program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Support for Trauma Affected Refugees (STAR) Program. LCSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessment, evidence based interventions to assist patients and families coping with presenting symptoms and problems, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, case management, and discharge planning. Bilingual strongly preferred (Russian, Ukranian, Spanish, Farsi and/or Arabic).
Appointment Details This position is for a part-time (65% effort), fixed-term, grant‑funded appointment through September 29, 2026.
Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessment of all new patients; interview and evaluate patients and family members. Identify factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
Develop and implement patient management plans, including coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, recording progress notes, and providing continuity of care.
Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
Provide appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems.
Participate on interdisciplinary treatment team.
Maintain records and make written and oral reports concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities. Prepare reports and other documents concerning patients.
Maintain compliance with established university and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Conduct specialized in‑service training in area of expertise for various audiences.
Attend and participate in staff development programs, department related conferences and administrative meetings.
Establish and maintain appropriate network of professional contacts. Maintain currency with professional organizations and publications. Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, etc. Represent university and/or unit as assigned.
Provide supervision for unlicensed staff, interns, and volunteers.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and mandatory reporter under the Clergy Act based on university responsibilities. Receive reports of crimes or criminal incidents from victims of crimes and/or third parties; notify Department of Public Safety immediately of any reported serious crime or criminal incident indicating an ongoing threat to the university community; notify the Clery Compliance Coordinator in the Department of Public Safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Education Master's degree
Minimum Experience 2 years
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from accredited school of social work. Current California State License in Clinical Social Work.
Expertise in child and adolescent wellness, health, and mental health.
Compensation Compensation : The annual base range for this position is $78,000. 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.
Additional Qualifications Minimum Education: Master's degree or Master's degree Social Work. Minimum Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW eligible. Minimum Experience: 2 years. Minimum Skills: Experience in social work. Experience in providing professional social work services to patients and their families. Preferred Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
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