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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PSU School of Social Work Positions

MSW Central Oregon Option Site Coordinator | PSU School of Social Work

Portland State University School of Social Work invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice NTTF (non tenure-track continuous) for a 9 month 1.0 FTE position, located in Bend, Oregon. The position involves instruction, program management, coordination, and service activities. The MSW Central Oregon Option Site Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the MSW Central Oregon Distance Option, and collaborating with the MSW Program Director on curricular and instructional needs. In addition, the site coordinator will develop and maintain suitable field placement opportunities, coordinate all aspects of the field placement process, provide field liaison and field seminar to the cohort, and maintain the field database for the MSW Central Oregon Option field placements. Candidates should also bring strong knowledge of central Oregon’s social work and social service landscape and practice communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
  • Minimum of 3 years of post Master’s practice experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of social service administrative experience in a human services field and/or higher education specifically any of the following: a. BSW/MSW Field Instructor; Field Liaison; or Staff Supervisor, or b. Social Work Educator, Trainer or Community Member in service to social work higher education
  • Understanding of human service and social work education needs in rural area
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and/or related framework
  • Demonstrated ability to work on teams & in collaboration with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, community partners, etc.)
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year teaching experience.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Oregon or eligible for clinical licensure Licensed as a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC-II or CADC-III).
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively on a team and to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse students, staff, faculty and community partners.

For more information: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49649

Applications due: 05/10/2026

Manager & Supervisor Positions

CASA Teen Supervisor | Casa for Children, Inc.

Through sustained, personal attention, the Teen Supervisor’s role is to support the volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and monitor their advocacy efforts through consultation, problem solving, troubleshooting, feedback, guidance, evaluation, motivation, training, and preparation for court appearances. The CASA Teen Supervisor ensures that CASA policy and practice standards are followed in each case; proactively engages with CASA volunteers both in and out of the office and ensures a high-level of support to enrich their volunteer experience. Skills and qualifications include, education obtained through a degree in social work, or a related field and experience in the fields of juvenile dependency, social services, juvenile law, and volunteer management or lived experience, or a combination of the two

For more information: https://www.casahelpskids.org/workwithcasa

Applications due: 04/30/2026

 

Clinical Supervisor/Clinician | Full Circle Ecotherapy and Family Services

We are seeking a Clinical Supervisor (2+ years clinical license) 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, administrative duties involved in creating an internship program, and clinical supervision for associate level clinicians and eventually graduate level students.

For more information, please contact: oriana@full-circle-therapy.com

Applications due: 05/01/2026

Counseling/Therapy Positions

By-Name-List Coordinator | Council for the Homeless

$26.24 per hour, full-time, non-exempt providing project management and continuous quality improvement to systems supporting those experiencing and/or facing homelessness.

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3876419

Applications due: 04/27/2026

 

Property Engagement Specialist | Council for the Homeless

$29.91 per hour, full-time, non-exempt, in-person role serving as a critical liaison connecting property managers, tenants, and social service providers to identify and overcome barriers to housing access and to build long-term affordable housing solutions.

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4012614

Applications due: 04/27/2026

 

Clinician | Full Circle Ecotherapy and Family Services

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.

For more information, please contact: oriana@full-circle-therapy.com

Applications due: 05/01/2026

 

Therapist | Prelude: An Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery Community

As a therapist at Prelude, you will be a part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that cares deeply about our clients and our communities. You will work either with our adult program or with our FBT-informed adolescent program serving clients 13 and up and their families. You will develop each client’s individualized treatment plan in conjunction with our dietitians and work with our interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. Prelude structured programs will be conducted in the late afternoon and evenings Monday through Thursday. Therapists will schedule individual and family sessions with clients outside of those hours.

For more information: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/prelude-llc-eating-disorder-therapist-67f1cd8a-1a18-4220-82f2-13565485f8a3

Applications due: 05/08/2026

 

Care Services Coordinator - Portland - Metro Region | ALS Northwest

The Social Worker-Regional Care Services Coordinator position provides support, education and advocacy to families living with ALS and plays a vital role on various Multidisciplinary ALS clinics throughout the Portland Metro area including the Providence ALS Center. The Social Worker works directly with people with ALS and their families in their homes and in the community.  Knowledge and experience with community healthcare systems and resources; Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance products; progressive disability; home health and end-of-life care are beneficial.  

Requires flexibility to travel locally.  

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and an Oregon CSWA, LMSW or LCSW required.

For more information, please contact: susan.pennock@alsnorthwest.org

Applications due: 05/14/2026

 

School-Based Mental Health Therapist | REAP Inc.

The Mental Health School-Based Therapist provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based behavioral health services to students within a school-based health setting. The therapist delivers assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and consultation services, supporting students’ mental health, social-emotional growth, and academic success.
This role is well-suited for recent graduates or clinicians in the early years of practice who are interested in developing their skills in a collaborative, community-focused environment. It offers meaningful opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and relationship-building with school partners, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams committed to student well-being.

For more information: https://reapusa.org/careers/

Applications due: 06/30/2026

 

Clinician/Therapist | Birchstone Psychotherapy/Birchstone Mental Health Urgent Care

Birchstone Psychotherapy and Assessment is hiring a therapist/clinician for a dual role providing both outpatient psychotherapy and mental health urgent care services. This position includes seeing established therapy clients during the week and providing same-day urgent care visits for individuals experiencing acute emotional distress.

Urgent care work focuses on assessment, stabilization, brief intervention, safety planning, and coordination of ongoing care rather than long-term treatment. The ideal clinician is comfortable working across levels of acuity, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and can flex between longer-term therapeutic work and focused, time-limited interventions.

This role is well-suited for clinicians who value autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful community impact within a growing practice.

For more information, please contact: brandon.fielding@BirchstonePA.com

Applications due: 08/01/2026

 

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

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

Applications due: TBD

Other Job Postings

Regional Child Placement Coordinator | Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.

"Responsible for providing foster children and foster parents with case management, counseling, and foster home support. The RCPC ensures that foster home is a sustainable alternative to residential care.

Essential duties include:

Case Management – utilize Collaborative Problem Solving, conduct ongoing case management and respectfully engage with youth, family, treatment teams, community partners and other GOBHI staff to support the goals of the child and family teams. Complete documentation within timelines and maintain compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). 
Certification – gather and analyze information and confirm safe, therapeutic, environments through interviews, observations, and other source materials of the proctor foster parents. Conduct home visits, assure compliance, and confirm a safe environment for children in care."

40hrs/Non-Exempt (M-F 8:00 - 4:30pm) --- $1,000 after 90 days --- Non-Certified Pay Range: $29.41 - $41.27 --- Certified Pay Range: $33.18 - $46.54

For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4009288

Applications due: 04/30/2026