Social Work Resident

Portland State University

place Portland, 97296

local_atm $49,140 - $53,048 a year

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

09/01/2026

Classification Title

Healthcare Administration

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Social Work Resident

Department

333501 - CAP Couns & Psych Svc Office

Position Number

D90821

Representation

UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable

Nonrenewable beyond - 12 months

End date, if applicable

08/31/2027

Position FTE

1.0

Tenure Status

N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

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.

Position Summary

This is a 12-month position to begin September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

The Social Work Resident, under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, provides culturally-responsive mental health services to PSU students including: brief individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, brief consultation/triage, case management, and emergency/crisis services. They also participate in psychoeducational outreach and consultation with students, 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.

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.

Preferred 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, first generation students, or neurodivergent 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.

Key Cultural Competencies

Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

M-F, 40 hours/week to be scheduled between 8am and 6pm. A remote day may be available, however this is subject to change based on operational needs of the clinic and university guidelines.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The salary range available for this position is $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 Instructions

Additional Information

Final hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a credentialing and privileging process.

The Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a healthcare facility, and all staff are subject to SHAC’s immunization requirements.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

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

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

Background Check Required

Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)

08/31/2027

If you have questions

Please contact Marcy Hunt, PhD, Director, Counseling Services at mhun2@pdx.edu