Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker & Instructor (LCSW)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Significant retirement benefits

Tuition assistance for faculty and family

Paid professional days

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Malpractice coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Social Worker to join the Keck Hospital of USC. This full-time clinical faculty role involves delivering specialized psychosocial and psychotherapeutic services, conducting assessments, and providing support in collaborative care settings.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in social work and be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a medical setting providing mental health services.
• Demonstrated understanding of palliative care principles.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial and psychotherapeutic services to patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Provide ongoing psychosocial support across multiple encounters.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Psychotherapy

Grief counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in social work or equivalent

Valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

The University of Southern California is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Social Worker to join the Keck Hospital of USC. This full-time clinical faculty role involves delivering specialized psychosocial and psychotherapeutic services, conducting assessments, and providing support in collaborative care settings.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in social work and be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.