Social Work Resident
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Portland State University,
Counseling Services
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Last Posted:
Fri, Apr 10th, '26
Deadline:
April 24, 2026
Start Date:
September 1, 2026
Last Updated:
Fri, Apr 10th, '26
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Social Work Resident, under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, provides culturally-competent mental health services to PSU students including: brief individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, walk-in/triage, crisis intervention and case management. They also participate in psychoeducational outreach and consultation with faculty and staff. The Social Work 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.
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 master’s degree including completion of clinical internship by start date of residency.
Eligible for, or already registered for, the Clinical Social Work Associate designation with the Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Ability, with supervision, to provide a range of clinical services including initial assessment, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and clinical case management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of no more than half of the requirements needed to be licensed (supervision/work hours/direct client contact hours).
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 or first generation students.
Bilingual or multilingual counseling skills.
Experience working in a university or college counseling center.
Knowledge of laws and ethics that apply to social workers 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 record-keeping tasks in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team of health and mental health professionals.
COMPENSATION
The salary range available for this position will be $49,140-$53,048. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 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, 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.
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