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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PSU School of Social Work Positions

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Manager & Supervisor Positions

Family Self Sufficiency Program Supervisor| Vancouver Housing Authority

$78,000 - $81,900 per year based on experience. 100% in-person/office position connecting VHA residents access and sustain housing, education, employment, and financial empowerment opportunities.   

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3511535  

Applications due: 09/29/2025

Executive Director| Store to Door

Store to Door is a unique, volunteer-powered nonprofit that supports independent living for homebound seniors and adults living with disabilities across the Portland Metro area. The organization is seeking a strategic and compassionate Executive Director to ensure its long-term sustainability, mission alignment, and operational resilience. This leader will guide Store to Door through a changing landscape—strengthening systems, deepening relationships, and championing its people-centered mission at every level.

For more information: https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/executive-director-store-to-door-portland-JV_IC1151614_KO0,18_KE19,41.htm?jl=1009784763818

Applications due: TBD

Counseling/Therapy Positions

Mental Health Provider (QMHP)| Zenit Centro de Serenidad/ Latino Network

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, mission-driven professional with bilingual and bicultural proficiency and training to provide mental health clinical services to the Latine community. As part of a dedicated team working towards a shared vision and under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Mental Health Provider is charged with providing individual, group and family therapy as part of Latino Network’s Mental Health Clinic, Zenit Centro de Serenidad. The ideal candidate will address mental health needs by offering evidence-based treatment, conducting assessments, and providing ongoing support to ensure client well-being and growth.

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3424807 

Applications due: 09/22/2025

Program Coordinator, Council for the Homeless| Council for the Homeless/Vancouver Housing Authority

$26.24 per hour, full benefits package, full-time, 100% in-person/office role supporting people experiencing homelessness access resources to overcome barriers to housing in Vancouver, WA. 

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3503637 

Applications due: 09/29/2025

Child & Family Therapist| Kinship House

Kinship House is actively seeking a full-time Child & Family Therapist to join our team of committed, dynamic individuals! Kinship House is a regional non-profit outpatient mental health provider addressing the mental health needs of the most vulnerable children in our local child welfare system. Bilingual and BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply!

Kinship House Mission Statement: Kinship House provides therapy and advocacy for children experiencing foster care and adoption. We support them as they work through trauma, connect with safe adults, and build stable futures.

For more information: https://jobs.macslist.org/job/lp7z74/child-&-family-therapist/portland/or

Applications due: 09/30/2025

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

Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Provider| Raices de Bienestar

Job Description
Raíces de Bienestar seeks a compassionate, Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Provider to offer culturally affirming therapy and psychological assessments to Latine youth, adults, and families. Candidates must be licensed in Oregon (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) and experienced in evidence-based, trauma-informed care. Responsibilities include therapy, psychological assessments (including immigration evaluations), and community outreach. Must have strong organizational skills, cultural humility, and a passion for equity. Some travel to Medford required.

Benefits include:
Health & dental (100% covered), loan repayment, retirement match, PTO, parental leave, and more.

To apply, send a resume, letter of interest, and 3 references to libby@raicesdebienestar.org
 

For more information and to apply, please contact: eduardo@raicesdebienestar.org 

Applications due: 12/31/2025

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

Therapist| Humanistic Therapy NW, LLC

Job Summary: We are seeking Associate Clinical Social Workers who are passionate about providing affirming therapy to adults, couples, and families. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience, strong clinical skills, and demonstrated comfort working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients.

Duties
1. Conduct ethical and compassionate individual mental and behavioral healthcare therapy via video chat
2. Use evidenced-based treatment modalities to facilitate individual treatments
3. Develop effective and individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of your clients
4. Help clients develop insights into their experience, feelings, and relationships
5. Monitor progress throughout the treatment plan, and help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms

For more information: https://www.humanistictherapynw.com/join-our-team 

Applications due: 01/01/2027

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

Mental Health Aid I or II  | Cascadia Health

Rockwood Respite is looking for Mental Health Aid I and II. We are a short term step down level of care from higher acuity crisis settings, we offer extended stabilization from mental health crisis and short term care management. 
Cascadia currently has a streamlined application process for Mental Health Aids, where you apply and complete a general survey for shifts/locations/hours interested- if you are interested in Rockwood Respite please complete attached application and send Ashley Schultz an email or call (ashley.schultz@cascadiahealth.org , 971-865-1780)

Brief description: As a Mental Health Aide, you will be instrumental in implementing and monitoring individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and offering support in areas such as self-care, hygiene, community resources, and life skills. You will have the unique opportunity to facilitate therapeutic groups, contribute to clinical case conferences, 
 

For more information: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/cascadiahealth/job/Mental-Health-Aides--Multnomah--Clackamas--Washington-Counties-_JR100608 

Application Deadline: 09/30/2025

Primary Advocate | Raphael House of Portland

Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, this position addresses the needs of domestic violence survivors in our emergency shelter using trauma-informed best practices. Salary range $25.50 - $26.90 per hour, depending on experience; additional $.50 per hour offered if bilingual in English and Spanish. 40 hours per week; specific schedule to include at least one weekend day. Current available schedules are Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm or Wednesday-Saturday 8am-6:30pm. Hours to be completed on-site at Raphael House’s confidential location.

For more information: https://raphaelhouse.com/employment-opportunities/ 

Application Deadline: 09/30/2025

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