University of Southern California
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavior
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Practitioner)
As a full‑time clinical faculty member, you will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and provide clinical services for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at University Park Campus (UPC). 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.
Description of PBHS@UPC 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 requiring intensive or ongoing mental and behavioral health services. A multidisciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers accomplish the practice’s mission of providing access to the highest quality of mental health care for all students.
Essential Functions
Reports to the Medical Director
Provides outpatient treatment of mental disorders for students/patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
Facilitates higher level of care referrals and hospitalizations when needed
Supports medication treatment with brief supportive therapy and motivational interviewing when indicated
Responds to urgent clinical concerns as needed
Provides after‑hours on‑call service, as assigned
Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetings
Collaborates and consults with other mental health and primary care providers who may also provide psychiatric medication management to students/patients
Attends and contributes to department and division meetings, fostering clinical objectives and a consultative collegial environment
Participates in biannual peer review, merit review, and quality improvement activities
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of California
Must have a minimum of 3 years of psychiatric ambulatory care experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to lifelong learning
Cultural competence and humility, including an appreciation of how experiences, beliefs, values of diverse individuals and groups affect clinical interactions and practice
Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team and with public, private, and other community organizations
Willingness to promote and function in a collaborative and collegial environment to serve the department, health system and medical school missions
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Higher Education
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000‑$200,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as 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.
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. The Department of Psychiatry strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring excellent and diverse faculty. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter expressing interest and fit for the position, and three reference letters. For further inquiries contact: Geoff Finucane at
geoffrey.finucane@med.usc.edu . Job ID:
REQ20130921 Posted Date:
07/25/2025
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Description of PBHS@UPC 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 requiring intensive or ongoing mental and behavioral health services. A multidisciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers accomplish the practice’s mission of providing access to the highest quality of mental health care for all students.
Essential Functions
Reports to the Medical Director
Provides outpatient treatment of mental disorders for students/patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
Facilitates higher level of care referrals and hospitalizations when needed
Supports medication treatment with brief supportive therapy and motivational interviewing when indicated
Responds to urgent clinical concerns as needed
Provides after‑hours on‑call service, as assigned
Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinic meetings
Collaborates and consults with other mental health and primary care providers who may also provide psychiatric medication management to students/patients
Attends and contributes to department and division meetings, fostering clinical objectives and a consultative collegial environment
Participates in biannual peer review, merit review, and quality improvement activities
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of California
Must have a minimum of 3 years of psychiatric ambulatory care experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to lifelong learning
Cultural competence and humility, including an appreciation of how experiences, beliefs, values of diverse individuals and groups affect clinical interactions and practice
Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team and with public, private, and other community organizations
Willingness to promote and function in a collaborative and collegial environment to serve the department, health system and medical school missions
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Higher Education
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000‑$200,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as 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.
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. The Department of Psychiatry strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring excellent and diverse faculty. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter expressing interest and fit for the position, and three reference letters. For further inquiries contact: Geoff Finucane at
geoffrey.finucane@med.usc.edu . Job ID:
REQ20130921 Posted Date:
07/25/2025
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