Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics -CHLA

Overview The University of Southern California (USC) is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC-Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) Department of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics and the Children\'s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Division of Psychiatry seek a full-time Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our faculty as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics (Clinician Educator). The Division of Psychiatry seeks a dedicated full-time Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service at CHLA. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Pediatric Psychologists, and Psychiatric Social Workers in a highly supportive environment. Responsibilities Clinical Care: Provide multidisciplinary mental health assessments, treatment interventions and recommendations. Provide consultation to the primary medical team, consultant teams, and allied health professionals on matters relating to mental health, pediatric psychology and behavioral medicine. Education & Teaching: Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in child and adolescent psychiatry and pediatrics. Research: Participating in or leading research initiatives that align with the division\'s academic goals. About CHLA/USC and Highlights CHLA serves as the premier pediatric referral resource for children and adolescents in the Southwestern United States and is nationally recognized for its advances in pediatric care, teaching, and research. It is ranked fifth on the US News & World Report Best Children\'s Hospitals Honor Roll, with national rankings in 11 pediatric specialties. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, deliver comprehensive clinical care, and drive innovation in mental health at a leading academic institution and nationally recognized pediatric hospital. Compensation & Appointment We offer a competitive compensation package, including generous comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, relocation expenses, and CME time and funding. Academic appointment to the Keck School of Medicine of USC is commensurate with training and expertise. How to Apply Qualified candidates should login to usccareers.usc.edu and complete an application. Please send letters of inquiry and curriculum vitae to Dr. Bradley Peterson, Division Chief, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, View email address on click.appcast.io, or Hafsa Syed, Division Administrator, Division of Psychiatry. Salary The annual base salary range for this position is $95,904-$325,712 . When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and contractual stipulations. Academic Appointment & Equal Opportunity Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC value diversity and are 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. Job ID: REQ20159308 Posted Date: 07/25/2025 Apply: Current employees apply here #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California