School Based Social Worker (LSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: OH - Columbus - High Street - Columbus, OH
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, School-based Clinician, LSW
  • Compensation: $50,000

+ Productivity Bonuses! School-based Clinician with National Youth Advocate Program work as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support. When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community. We have opportunities available in several different schools throughout central Ohio! 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, and other evidence based clinical services as required.
  • 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 youth, school staff & partners, parents and families of origin.
  • Assists in stabilization efforts with youth consistent with the youth’s case plan.
  • Provides crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required. Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • A valid professional license (LSW) in Ohio.
  • 2 years' of work experience working in direct service with youth and families.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed; at least 2-3 evening appointments/week.
  • 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
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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. Qualifications: An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family mental health services while coordinating clinical care for youth and families. Monitors case plans, maintains relationships with school staff, and provides crisis response and behavioral stabilization.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid LSW license in Ohio. Candidates must have at least 2 years of direct service experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementClinical documentationFamily supportSpecial education coordinationEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based 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 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 12% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Ohio191 active6,550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 12% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOhio Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,568 in the last 30 days1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,477 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

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

Benefits & Perks

22 Days Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Half-Day Fridays During Summer
Comprehensive Healthcare Packages
Paid Parental Leave
CEUs
Ongoing Training/Education
Student Loan Repayment Program

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 35% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.