Stabilization Social Worker; LSW

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$61k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus, OH 43215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesStabilization Social Worker; LSW (Foster Care) Pay: 53,000-61,000; commiserate with education level, credentials and experience. Stabilization Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. This position provides immediate support and intervention to individuals and families in crisis to ensure their safety and well-being; working closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer! Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, intervention and other evidence based clinical services as required.
  • Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
  • Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
  • Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
  • Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
  • Flexible availability for scheduled on-call rotation. Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • A valid professional license, LSW; required.
  • Experience working with youth and foster care, required.
  • Must have flexible availability including evenings.
  • Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Driving and Vehicle Requirements Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply today! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

This role provides immediate support and intervention to individuals and families in crisis within the community, working closely with youth, foster parents, and partners to ensure safety and well-being. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, and family mental health services, coordinating clinical services, and assisting in family reunification efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field and hold a valid LSW professional license. Required experience includes working with youth and foster care, along with flexible availability for scheduled on-call rotations, including evenings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyCase Plan ModificationMedication Management CoordinationPsychological Services CoordinationClinical Services Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Stabilization Social Worker; LSW at National Youth Advocate Program a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,558 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Social Worker Career Context

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #15 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 Days PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays in Summer
Comprehensive Healthcare
Paid Parental Leave
CEUs
Ongoing Training/Education
Student Loan Repayment Program