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Psychology Postdoctoral Resident (2 positions)

Portland State University,

Counseling Services

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Last Posted:

Thu, Dec 11th, '25

Deadline:

January 12, 2026

Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Last Updated:

Thu, Dec 11th, '25

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

This is a one-year position from September 2026 through August 2027. We are recruiting to fill two positions.

The Psychology Postdoctoral Resident, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, provides culturally-responsive mental health services to PSU students including: brief individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, brief consultation/triage and emergency services. The Psychology Postdoctoral Resident will also participate in supervision of supervision with a psychology practicum student (assuming staffing and trainee positions are adequately filled). The Psychology Postdoctoral Resident will receive training in conducting neurodiversity affirming psychological assessments for LD/ADHD and will be expected to complete at least 1 evaluation during the residency year. They also participate in psychoeducational outreach and consultation with faculty and staff. The Psychology Postdoctoral Resident works collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team of professionals committed to meeting the diverse mental health needs of a global student community. They are an active participant in staff and clinical team meetings, professional development and clinical in-service activities.

For more information please visit: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/training-program

ABOUT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 16,800 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, health promotion/education, and confidential advocacy services to students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff, and there are currently 16,800 students eligible to use SHAC services.

SHAC strives for inclusive and equitable hiring practices. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our healthcare team. All SHAC staff participating on search committees have completed PSU’s Inclusive Hiring Workshop.

Counseling Services is committed to helping students flourish in the classroom and beyond. We know that stress and other life circumstances impact students’ abilities to function at their best in the classroom and in their communities. Counseling Services offers a variety of mental health services that help students effectively cope with stressors, grow from experiences, find ways to restore balance, build strength, and ultimately increase personal well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology (PsyD, PhD, EdD) by start date of Residency (this includes internship and completion of dissertation).
Ability, with supervision, to provide a range of clinical services including initial assessment, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and clinical case management.
Supervision experience or education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ students, international students, veterans, students from diverse religious affiliations, undocumented students, first generation students or neurdivergent students.
Experience with supervision of supervision during doctoral internship year.
Bilingual or multilingual counseling skills.
Experience working in a university or college counseling center.
Knowledge of laws and ethics that apply to psychologists and demonstrated adherence to those standards.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with colleagues and clients.
Effective time management skills especially as they pertain to completing recordkeeping tasks in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team of health and mental health professionals.

COMPENSATION

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $54,072 and $58,044 with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit:

1) Cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications as well as any preferred qualifications,

2) Curriculum vitae (please include types of psychological assessments you have administered)

3) Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of reference will not be considered). Please note your relationship to each professional reference in your CV. Two of the three references must be clinical supervisors.

4.) A sample de-identified assessment report (can be a report written for an assessment course) or a de-identified clinical intake (submit in “work sample” folder)

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