Join Our Team
Launched in 2022, The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon represents a bold new approach to promote the behavioral health and wellness of children and adolescents in Oregon and beyond. Our Portland-based effort is currently looking for top professionals and researchers to drive our efforts.
Interested in working at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health in Portland? Current openings are listed below.
Current Openings
Director of Clinical Training (DCT)
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon is seeking a full-time career clinical faculty member to serve as Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in our innovative undergraduate program dedicated to training bachelor’s level providers in evidence-based mental health assessment and intervention for children and adolescents. We are seeking applicants with advanced training in Health Service Psychology (PhD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology) or a master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related fields who have substantial experience with evidence-based youth mental health interventions (e.g. CBT for internalizing problems, behavioral parent training for disruptive behavior, classroom-based behavior management). In this pivotal role, you’ll help to refine the student training model, develop and oversee practicum placements, train and supervise students, and build strong partnerships with schools and healthcare, mental health, and community agencies. This is a 9-month career faculty position with an additional one-month summer appointment compensated accordingly. Opportunities for additional summer funding may be available. If you’re passionate about improving access to high-quality child behavioral health care and preparing frontline mental health providers to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
Application review begins on January 5, 2026
Research and Business Administrative Coordinator
The Ballmer Institute seeks a detail-oriented, adaptable, and organized professional to provide high-level administrative support to faculty, leadership, and sponsored projects. The Research and Business Administrative Coordinator is expected to work independently and exercise critical thinking, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving. This position is responsible for essential financial, business, regulatory, and administrative services across Ballmer Institute programs and operations. Key responsibilities include post-award grant and contract compliance, full-cycle financial operations, major research purchasing, travel coordination, policy compliance, records retention, event coordination, and special projects.
The University of Oregon is committed to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion. The university encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.
More information about working at the University of Oregon, including details about the benefits package for eligible employees, is available on the Human Resources website.