Matt Goodling

I am a Master of Social Work graduate with experience supporting youth, families, and individuals with disabilities across educational, crisis-support, healthcare, and community settings. My professional interests center on youth mental health, school-based services, behavioral health, crisis intervention, and clinical social work.

My experience includes working within educational settings through ESD 112, providing crisis and peer-support services through YouthLine, and supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. I also bring several years of healthcare experience and extensive experience working alongside students in performing arts and school environments. Together, these experiences have strengthened my ability to build relationships, remain grounded in challenging situations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and recognize the strengths and abilities that individuals bring to their circumstances.

I approach social work from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective. I am particularly interested in helping adolescents and families navigate mental health challenges, disability, educational systems, and other barriers while ensuring that clients have meaningful input into the services and decisions that affect them.

I am currently seeking opportunities in the Portland area in school-based mental health, youth and family services, behavioral health, crisis intervention, and clinical social work where I can continue developing as a clinician while contributing to an organization committed to accessible, compassionate, and inclusive services.

YouthLine – Social Work Practicum

Provided crisis support and peer counseling services for adolescents experiencing mental health concerns, emotional distress, and other challenges. Developed skills in active listening, crisis assessment, rapport building, safety planning, and strengths-based support.

ESD 112 – Student/Youth Services Experience

Worked within an educational service environment supporting students and collaborating within school-based systems. Gained experience understanding the intersection of student mental health, educational needs, family systems, and community resources.

Camp Kiwanis – Counselor for Adults with Disabilities

Provided individualized support and personal care for adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including individuals with cerebral palsy. Developed a stronger understanding of autonomy, accessibility, person-centered care, and adapting support to each individual’s needs.

Audio Technician / School Performing Arts

Provided technical support for high school performing arts programs throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Worked directly with students and educators, troubleshooting equipment and helping schools successfully operate productions despite limited resources.

Healthcare – Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

Worked directly with pediatric and adult patients in a hospital environment, including individuals experiencing serious illness, disability, injury, and complex medical needs. Developed strong communication skills and experience working compassionately with diverse patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Portland State University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Portland State University

Associate of Arts – General Education

Clark College

Social Work Field Training – YouthLine

Practicum experience in youth crisis support, peer counseling, active listening, safety assessment, and strengths-based intervention.

Educational Services Experience – ESD 112

Experience working within educational systems and supporting the needs of students in school-based environments.

Disability Support & Person-Centered Care Training

Hands-on experience supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, with an emphasis on autonomy, accessibility, dignity, and individualized care.

Clinical Social Work Training

Graduate-level education in clinical social work practice, assessment, mental health, evidence-based interventions, social justice, research, ethics, and culturally responsive practice.