Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date09/01/2026Classification TitleHealthcare AdministrationRankN - No RankWorking TitleSocial Work ResidentDepartment333501 - CAP Couns & Psych Svc OfficePosition NumberD90821RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableNonrenewable beyond - 12 monthsEnd date, if applicable 08/31/2027Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe 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 SummaryThis 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Search Details Posting Close Date04/24/2026Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening beginsQuick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49595
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
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