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

 

There are no positions currently available.

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

Manager & Supervisor Positions

Assistant Director for the Office of Advocacy | Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

The Assistant Director of Office of Advocacy supports the mission of the Office of Dean of Students (ODOS) and Office of Advocacy (OA) to reduce barriers to student success by providing advocacy, guidance, and support to students navigating complex institutional processes and challenges. This position provides direct support through individualized consultation, case management, and coordinated efforts to help students understand individual student rights and university policies and procedures, navigate institutional resources, and develop the skills and confidence to make informed decisions.

For more information: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/177323

Applications due: 03/15/2026

 

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

Mental Health Therapist| The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center

Be part of an employee-centered organization dedicated to person-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive principles and practices. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) is completely independent, community-focused, women-founded/led, family-friendly workplace offering the benefits of a reasonable sized caseload, consistent clinical supervision, educational opportunities, and support from a group of passionate, diverse colleagues. We offer flexible scheduling, collaborative work culture, supportive office staff to assist with billing and paperwork, and other great benefits without the burnout and personal cost of overscheduling, high volume acuity cases, and no peer support. Since 1986, no one has been turned away for an inability to pay.

Will consider full or part time, associate or licensed, providing mental health care to a wide variety of clients in an outpatient setting. Experience with children ages 8-17 and/or couples preferred. Added pay for bilingual.

For more information: http://www.nwcounseling.org/job-openings-2/

Applications due: 02/28/2026

 

Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor (SUD Focus) | Outside In

This counselor role will provide solutions-focused and brief-intervention counseling, case management, and care coordination for patients of our primary care clinic's Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program. This role functions as an in-clinic behavioral health consultant in an interdisciplinary primary care setting and supports adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Responsibilities include SUD and dual-diagnosis counseling, MAT eligibility assessments, harm-reduction group facilitation, and coordination with medical, nursing, peer support, and behavioral health staff. The position qualifies for NHSC Loan Forgiveness Programs (up to $75,000 for 3 years of service) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and includes a $2,000 hiring bonus. Ideal candidates bring experience with MAT, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care; must be eligible for or registered as a CSWA/LCSW.

For more information: https://outsidein.org/about-us/outside-in-employment/

Applications due: 03/09/2026

 

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

 

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

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

Master's Level Clinician - Supportive Housing | El Programa Hispano Catolico

The Mobile Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist supports individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in transitioning into permanent supportive housing. This role works collaboratively with partner organizations including El Programa Hispano Catolico, NARA, Coalition of Community Health Clinics, Mental Health Association of Oregon, and JOIN to provide coordinated housing retention services. Using evidence based Permanent Supportive Housing and JOIN’s Housing First approach, the program delivers equity informed, participant driven, trauma informed, and relationship based services. Through wraparound support including case management, mental health services, and peer support, the team builds trust, strengthens participant capacity, and supports successful tenancy. Staff have access to trauma informed tools, professional counseling, training funds, and support for those pursuing a mental health professional certification (QMHP).

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

Applications due: 02/28/2026