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 potentially hosting a BSW or MSW intern please email SSWfield@pdx.edu

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If you would like to post your job announcement on this page please submit it to this job listing google form. 

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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

Search for more PSU Internal Career Opportunities at: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu

Manager & Supervisor Positions

Counseling/Therapy Positions

Mental Health Therapist (2025-2026 School Year, Multiple Positions) | Corvallis School District

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality mental health care to CSD students and families in an effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards. This purpose is fulfilled through direct screening, diagnosis and case formulation/implementation of treatment plan for individuals, family and group psychotherapy within school based therapeutic spaces.

For more information: https://www.applitrack.com/corvallis/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2905 

Applications due: 06/30/2025

Therapist| Full Circle Ecotherapy and Family Services

Position Summary:
We are seeking an Associate Therapist (pre-licensed) who has a strong interest or background in working with youth and families and has a desire to work outdoors. This role involves providing individual, family and group therapy.

We strongly encourage individuals from BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other historically marginalized identities to apply. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Compensation & Benefits:
- Individual session rates $70 - $80 per clinical hour
- Opportunities for profit sharing bonuses
- Weekly consultation and/or supervision
- Flexible hours; no minimum caseload
- Time off is unlimited and collaboratively planned to ensure client coverage

For more information and to apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to oriana@full-circle-therapy.com with the subject line: Associate Therapist Application – [Your Name].

Applications due: 07/01/2025

Behavioral Health Therapist 1| 4D Recovery

Join Us in Supporting Young People on Their Recovery Journey!

Are you passionate about helping young people build lives of health, purpose, and connection? Do you want to be part of an inclusive, mission-driven organization that values diversity and is committed to supporting individuals navigating substance use challenges? If so, 4D Recovery might be the right place for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling, case management, group counseling, and ongoing clinical support for clients in an outpatient treatment program for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder(s).

Use this link to view the complete job description:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-aXuxlF1M80leYGTlSYhY33JX8r6Ngxlt03znRT8O3o/edit?tab=t.0

For more information: https://4drecovery.jotform.com/250505738319964

Applications due: 07/01/2025

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| Bridges To Change

The Behavioral Health Therapist I is responsible for providing outpatient mental health and substance use disorder assessments, individual counseling, and groups for individuals who are seeking mental health and substance use disorder services with Bridges to Change. This position collaborates with internal and external community partners and a multi-disciplinary team of BTC providers to ensure the best possible outcomes and care for their clients.   

For more information: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=141072&clientkey=34912844F84CE90CEB0EE7AACB0DCADE

Applications due: 07/31/2025

SUD Treatment Counselor| Outside In

The SUD Treatment Counselor is a part of Outside In’s Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Integrated Behavioral Health Programming. This counselor plays a vital role in an interdisciplinary team of Primary Care Providers, Peer Support Specialists, RNs, and other staff. The SUD Treatment Counselor provides solution-focused brief intervention counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorder and other behavioral health concerns.

The position is based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Portland, serving adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health concerns, and other health concerns. As an employee of an FQHC, this counselor is eligible for up to $75,000 of student loan forgiveness through the NHSC.   

For more information: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=213438&clientkey=2CA9A091B94797F48C70CA490F4188D4 

Applications due: 08/31/2025

Mental Health Therapist | Vancouver EMDR Therapy

Are you a passionate Mental Health Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of trauma survivors? Join Vancouver EMDR Therapy, PLLC, a leading trauma-responsive group practice in Vancouver, WA. We are dedicated to empowering healing and transformation for adults facing PTSD, C-PTSD, and attachment trauma.

•        Pay-per-service compensation model with typical annual earnings ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 for therapists seeing 20 clients per week.
•        Individual session rates: $60–$80 per session (depending on license).
•        Administrative tasks compensated at $20/hour.
•        This is a W-2 position.
•        Benefits include:
o        PTO
o        Continuing Education Stipend
o        Professional development training in EMDR (including Certification)
o        Clinical supervision provided.
•        Steady inner-office referrals from a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, including mental health therapists, naturopathic physicians, and nutritionists.

For more information: https://vancouveremdrtherapy.com/careers/ 

Applications due: 10/01/2025

Clinician III| CCS Family Behavioral Health

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities.   

For more information: https://css-e3d2krbgq4c5cqdf-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Jobs/form/JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%28CCS,74,2%29.JobPostingDisplay?fromlist=JobPosting.JobSearchListSearchFormOnLeft&navigation=JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%28CCS,74,2%29.JobPostingDisplayNav&csk.JobBoard=FBH%20JOBS&csk.HROrganization=CCS 

Applications due: 01/01/2026

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 

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 and to apply, please contact:  Alison Martin, PhD (martial@ohsu.edu). 

Applications due: TBD

Other Job Postings

Office Manager | Full Circle Ecotherapy and Family Services

We are seeking a detail-oriented, compassionate, and organized Office Manager to support the daily administrative operations of our group practice. This is a flexible, remote, part-time 1099 independent contractor role with the opportunity for growth, including profit-sharing bonuses and paid professional training.

We strongly encourage individuals from BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other historically marginalized identities to apply. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Compensation
$40/hour starting rate (as a 1099 contractor)
Flexible schedule (minimum 5–10 hrs/week; preferred 1–2 hrs/day)
Remote work with autonomy and support
Profit-sharing bonuses available

For more information and to apply, please send a resume and short cover letter to: oriana@full-circle-therapy.com  Subject line: Office Manager Application – [Your Name]

Application Deadline: 07/01/2025

Clinical Assistant Professor | Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University

The Garland School of Social Work is seeking a candidate with strong direct practice experience (minimum 5 years) and preferably a PhD or DSW degree. The focus of this position is teaching and will be on our residential campus in Waco, TX.

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work provides residential and online professional preparation at the BSW, MSW, and PhD levels of social work education. We are a highly collegial faculty who share a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the explicit and implicit social work curricula.

For more information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Whitney Luce: Whitney_Luce@baylor.edu

Application Deadline: 08/01/2025

Hospice Social Worker LCSW/CSWA| Providence Hospice

$10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

32 hours a week on weekdays on day shift. This position will be traveling to provide services to hospice patients in multiple counties across the Columbia Gorge region in Oregon and Washington.

The Clinical Social Worker independently provides comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment and/or interventions/advocacy for patients and their support systems. This position incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. This position will collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). This role shall perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities. 
See Providence job listing for qualifications

For more information: https://providence.jobs/hood-river-or/social-worker-lcswmsw-hospice/723CBBA05A5E4C18A1CD309310444A22/job/ 

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Hospice Social Worker LCSW/CSWA| Providence Hospice

This position will be traveling to provide services to hospice patients in the Yamhill and Washington county areas.

The Clinical Social Worker independently provides comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment and/or interventions/advocacy for patients and their support systems. This position incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. This position will collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). This role shall perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities/barriers to care, and adheres to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and mission.

Please see job posting for more information on qualifications and pay. 

For more information: https://providence.jobs/beaverton-or/social-worker-lcswmsw-hospice/3D5928774AD7419788BA66ABF23C70E7/job/ 

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Prevention Specialist 2 | Linn County

The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program provides prevention and treatment services to adults and youth. The Prevention Specialist position is a specific position within the Addiction Specialist classification.  The individual in this position will work closely with other prevention staff to provide youth substance use prevention, problem gambling prevention and mental health promotion and prevention services to youth, adults, schools, and local communities.

Job Summary
Professional-level knowledge and skills in behavioral health promotion and prevention for youth and adults. Skills in classroom instruction, community education, community organization and program development.  Ability to develop collaborative working relationships and to exercise sound judgment in providing consultation and leadership within the community.  Ability to give presentations, monitor program outcomes, and write reports. Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess a valid Oregon drivers' license.  Bilingual Spanish skills a plus. Occasional evening or weekend work and travel to outlying areas in the county is required.

For more information:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/linncountyhealth/jobs/4545934/prevention-specialist-2?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application Deadline: TBD

Counselor II (STEP) | Volunteers of America - Oregon

The Counselor II (STEP) provides compassionate and trauma-informed mental health and addiction counseling services. This position interacts with a multidisciplinary team comprised of counselors, parole officers, mentors, and employment specialists. This position will primarily serve clients in criminal justice diversion or reentry Outpatient Services, particularly those who have been referred through the Multnomah County STEP Court.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally-informed individual and group counseling services congruent with evidence based treatment models.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments, substance abuse diagnoses and make client placement decisions using standardized instruments, ASAM, and DSM criteria.
• Identify client mental health concerns for referral and further assessment.  If the employee is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, the expectation is that he/she will conduct mental health assessments and make diagnoses using DSM-V TR criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for re-entry individuals in consultation with the client, the client’s family (when appropriate), and representatives of community partners.
• Complete and maintain, in electronic medical records, accurate and timely treatment documentation including progress notes; treatment plans; court reports; assessments and summaries; and termination summaries.

For more information: https://www.voaor.org/about-us/careers/

Application Deadline: TBD