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

Connect with the Practicum Team:
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. 

Connect with the PSU Career Center:
If you are interested in attending any PSU-hosted job fairs, posting job listings, and more:

 

PSU School of Social Work Positions

 

MSW Assistant Professor of Practice, NTTF | PSU School of Social Work

The Assistant Professor of Practice position is a 9 month, full time 1.0 FTE, academic appointment.
 
This position:
  1. Teaches mainly in the Master of Social Work Program with a substantive focus on social work practices around substance use disorder and addictions, and
  2. develops and supervises CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) licensure track at the School of Social Work.

    This position moves forward the vision, mission, and values of the School of Social Work. This position possesses a strong commitment and background in student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning, including experience teaching first-generation students and students from historically marginalized groups including but not limited to: Native American, African American, Latinx, LGBT and queer students, and students with disabilities. This position has strong experience teaching and developing online courses.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program;
  • Five years post-MSW degree practice with individuals, families, communities, and/or organizations;
  • Demonstrated skills in in-person and remote instruction and/or training.

To Apply, Please Visit: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49443

Posting Close Date: 3/23/2026
 
Portland State University 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, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 
For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 (TTY: 503-725-6503) or email askhrc@pdx.edu
 
 
Search for more PSU Internal Career Opportunities at: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu

Manager & Supervisor Positions

Managing Senior Supervisor | Casa for Children, Inc.

Through sustained, personal attention, the Managing Senior Supervisor’s role is to support a caseload of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers) and monitor their advocacy efforts through consultation, problem solving, troubleshooting, feedback, guidance, evaluation, motivation, training, and preparation for court appearances. In addition to a small caseload, the Senior Managing Supervisor provides supervison and support to 5-6 CASA Supervisors who manage CASA caseloads. This provides an opportunity to gain experience with Child Welfare, the court system, and program leadership in a mission-driven position at a highly regarded Portland-area non-profit.

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

Applications due: 03/27/2026

 

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

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

 

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 

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

Housing Navigator | HomePlate Youth Services

The Housing Navigator will provide a consistent demonstration of HomePlate’s values and mission in each contact with an unstably housed young person. While HomePlate serves youth ages 12-24, housing navigators focus on housing transitional age youth ages 18-24. Build and nourish mutual relationships, trust and support to promote the strengths and capabilities of young people as we work together to obtain and retain permanent supportive housing.

For more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScksGdskSellZOGU-1YYQq1V5u-s-O_41RrGPRi0Kn_KGxLvg/viewform?usp=dialog

Applications due: 03/26/2026

 

Parole and Probation Officer | Multnomah County Department of Community Justice

As a Sworn Parole and Probation Officer (PPO) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice (DCJ), you can play a key role in creating a stronger, safer community. You will help your clients develop pro-social behaviors using core correctional practices. You'll use cognitive interventions and behavioral practices with clients to promote accountability and lasting behavior change. You’ll have the autonomy and discretion to manage your workload and schedule in order to meet the needs of the clients. 
The position is dynamic, requiring commitment to genuine curiosity, continuous feedback, ability to make arrests, flexibility to work with others, and a willingness to immediately respond to situations or emergencies 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information: https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Multco_Jobs/job/Parole-and-Probation-Officer_R-17945

Applications due: 04/19/2026