School of Social Work

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

For Job Seekers

Finding a job that fits your desired scope can be difficult at times – that is why we created this page. This page does not show all of the opportunities that are out there – but it does provide you with a great starting point. These positions are sent to us from the companies/organizations themselves, and from SSW Faculty who hear about these wonderful opportunities. 

Find additional nationwide job postings through the Social Work Guide »

Career Forward - Resources for Career Development: 

To help SSW students prepare for today’s social work and human services workplace, we’re proud to present Career Forward, a series of free workshops about proactively and continuously managing your career journey.

Learn more about Career Forward through this resource list of videos and info guides »

For Employers

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If you are interested in attending any PSU-hosted job fairs, posting job listings, and more:

 

PSU School of Social Work Positions

Manager & Supervisor Positions

Counseling/Therapy Positions

Clinical Therapist - Eating Disorders & Body Image Specialist | Beyond Eating Recovery

Beyond Eating Recovery seeks a compassionate, skilled Eating Disorder Therapist to provide individual therapy for clients with eating disorders, body image, and related challenges.

Required: Master's/Doctoral degree (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field), active, unrestricted Oregon or Washington license (Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC). Registered Associates and interns are welcome. 

Compensation & Benefits: $3,000–$6,000/month (commensurate with caseload/experience). Includes weekly consultation/supervision, furnished rooms, full administrative support (scheduling, billing, etc.), ongoing professional development, flexible schedule, and licensure supervision for Associates/interns.

To Apply: Submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter (describing interest/experience), and Completed Employment Questionnaire (https://goo.gl/forms/iRT4H6paFeAD3vDb2) to Anne Cuthbert at anne@beyondeatingrecovery.com. 

For more information: https://www.beyondeatingrecovery.com/careers

Applications due: 12/31/2026

 

Mental Health Clinician | Northwest Institute for Psychotherapy and Sexuality

Northwest Institute for Psychotherapy and Sexuality is seeking compassionate and dedicated Oregon based clinicians to join our team. CSWA, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC, MFT-A, and LMFT clinicians are welcome to apply. Clinicians will be responsible for providing high-quality tele-health psychotherapeutic services to adults. Ideal candidates will have: Experience with and/or desire to work with couples and relationships; Experience with and/or professional education in treating LGBTQ+ individuals and/or other marginalized communities; Previous experience in telehealth therapy platforms (e.g., SimplePractice, TherapyNotes); and Drive and flexibility to excel in a new growing business. 
Therapists will be provided in house supervision from our clinical lead, which can be used to meet the hour requirements for full licensure.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve, as well as building our vision for a higher level of mental health care for all in the pacific northwest.

For more information: https://www.nwips.com/team

Applications due: 12/31/2026

 

Bilingual Youth Monitor | Volunteers of America (Oregon)

Volunteers of America Oregon’s Community & Electronic Monitoring Program works in partnership with the Juvenile Services Division, courts, and other community-based providers to help support youth through tracking and monitoring in their community and/or home in lieu of incarceration. The role is responsible for monitoring youth referred into the program to ensure that conditions of release are being complied with, to assess the nature of the activities of the juvenile in the community, and to ensure public safety and that the youth return to court. This position requires an extensive amount of driving primarily throughout Multnomah County but sometimes Clackamas County as well.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide community-based monitoring (face-to-face or telephone) services to youth in their homes, at school and at work.
  • Accurately document youth contacts in the Community & Electronic Monitoring and County databases daily.
  • Conduct intakes, attend court, and participate in meetings as needed.
  • Provide some crisis management and limited case management (referral) support.

For more information: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/CDE1038DB712D1819F4AC148FEA0C393/jobs/243542

Applications due: 10/06/2027

 

Licensed Psychologist | Vibrant Hues Therapy and Consultation LLC

Vibrant Hues Therapy and Consultation LLC is seeking passionate and skilled licensed psychologists, LCSWs, or LMFTs in Oregon to join our team as hybrid or in-person W-2 employees. Vibrant Hues offers individual, couples, and group therapy, plus consultation.

Choose to work with us for:

  • Flexible Scheduling: Work/life balance, in-office or telehealth (Oregon-based only).
  • Regular Compensation & Full Billing Services: Competitive pay, insurance complexities handled by us.
  • Supportive Culture: Collegial relationships, case consultation.
  • Diversity & Equity: We are BIPOC owned and committed to inclusion.
  • Marketing & Admin Support: We handle advertising, screening, and admin.
  • Fully Furnished Office Suites: Comfortable spaces provided.
  • You focus on client care; we manage the business.

We are a BIPOC and woman-owned equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications: Master's/Doctoral degree in mental health, current Oregon license, strong computer skills, timely documentation, confidential telehealth space (if applicable), willingness to panel with insurance.

For more information: Email info@vibranthuestherapy.com with your cover letter and resume.

Applications due: TBD

Care-Giving Positions

Teacher Aide | PSU Little Vikings Child Care

● Assist a childcare teacher in supervising a group of children
● Keeping the area clean and maintained according to the State of Oregon Office
of Child Care standards.
● Complete 15 clock hours of childcare related training per year.
● Be available for special events that are sponsored by the RCSC, including family
friendly commencement, kids’s night out and parent social hour.
● Attend all staff meetings.
● Complete paperwork, training and all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

For more information and to apply, please contact: mbarce@pdx.edu

Applications due: TBD

 

Teacher| PSU Little Vikings Child Care

● Assist in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
● Assisting children in hygiene, including diapering and toilet use.
● Keeping the area clean and maintained according to the State of ORegon Office
of Child Care Standards.
● Supervise children at all times while providing a positive and emotionally
supportive environment.
● Maintain positive relationships with children, guardians and childcare staff.
● Supervise the activities of an aide assigned to the group
● Be responsible for a small group of children: Infant, toddler or school age.
● Complete 15 hours of childcare related training each year.
● Occasional front desk duties.
● Be available for special events, including Family Friendly Commencement, Kids
Night Out. and Parent Social Hour.
● Attend all Staff meetings.
● Act as a substitute Director when needed, training provided.

For more information and to apply, please contact: mbarce@pdx.edu

Applications due: TBD

Volunteer Positions 

Hospice Volunteer | AgeRight Hospice

AgeRight Hospice is seeking volunteers to support patients' well-being at end-of-life through companionship and practical tasks. Onboard training and continuing education and support is provided.

For more information: https://agerightcareathome.com/hospice/

Applications due: 12/31/2026

 

Quantitative Analyst Graduate Intern| Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs 

•    Become acquainted with the NSCH, its data structure, and the Maternal Child Health Bureau’s (MCHB) Blueprint for Change for CYSHCN; 
•    Help to finalize the analysis plan, ensuring that results will center equity while addressing research questions;
•    Conduct quantitative analyses according to the analysis plan;
•    Propose and conduct follow-up analyses based on preliminary findings and team discussions;
•    Summarize findings in a brief report, using tables and figures to visualize data;
•    Collaborate with OCCYSHN’s A&E unit to strategize how to interpret findings and incorporate them into its needs assessment report.

For more information, please contact: Alison Martin, PhD (martial@ohsu.edu). 

Applications due: TBD

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