Associate Counselor

USC WorkWell Center (WorkWell), the University’s long-standing workforce wellness program, is seeking an Associate Counselor to join its clinical team. The Associate Counselor provides counseling and assessment services to USC faculty and staff under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. This role supports WorkWell’s comprehensive employee assistance services, including counseling, assessment, referral, crisis response, and psychoeducational programming.

The Associate Counselor works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team and contributes to a supportive, confidential, and high-quality service environment that promotes employee well-being and resilience.

Job Accountabilities

• Provides counseling services to employees under the supervision of a Licensed Therapist, including intake, assessment, and treatment interventions
• Responds to requests for service by providing information, assessment support, and referrals in collaboration with licensed clinical staff
• Assists in the development and implementation of treatment plans; monitors client progress and adjusts interventions in consultation with a Licensed Therapist
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with university policies, legal requirements, and professional standards
• Participates in case consultation, in-service education, and training activities to enhance clinical skills and job performance
• Maintains compliance with departmental policies, quality assurance standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Supports psychoeducational workshops, orientations, and outreach activities for faculty and staff, as assigned
• Upholds confidentiality, mandated reporting obligations, and ethical standards in all aspects of clinical practice

In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to report to duty in accordance with the University’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the department’s emergency response and recovery plans.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field
• Eligibility for associate-level licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology
• At least one year of experience providing counseling or clinical services in a supervised setting
• Experience working with adult populations; experience in higher education or employee assistance settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical safety practices, confidentiality standards, and mandated reporting requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment where crisis response may be required
• Commitment to professional development and ethical clinical practice

Supervision & Work Environment

This position works under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional and may assist with training or supporting students or trainees, as appropriate. We pride ourselves on being a GREAT PLACE TO WORK, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families, including:

• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision plans, tuition assistance for our employees and their families, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contributions, and childcare centers.
• And because we are a qualifying public service organization, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for educational loans. Please visit usc.edu for additional information.
• Perks: Discounts to USC sporting events, USC Bookstores, wireless plans, travel, accommodations, and local entertainment.
• Career Growth: We are the largest private employer in Los Angeles, offering tremendous development opportunities in multiple fields and industries.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Core Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.07 - $30.00. 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.

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Minimum Education: Masters or Doctorate in Psychology, Social Work, or related fields.
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Skills: Experience working as a counselor, knowledge of safety precautions appropriate to clinical setting. California Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Science license eligible.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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