Clinical Medical Social Worker EX - School Health Services

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Overview:

School Health Medical Social Workers are embedded in school-based clinics within the surrounding Columbus area. This role works closely with clinic and school staff to ensure patients are receiving a holistic approach to care.

This position will provide support at more than one school clinic location and requires flexibility. This position's hours are Monday through Friday from 7/7:30am to 3:30/4pm.

Job Description Summary: Provides developmentally appropriate, outcome-focused diagnostic and therapeutic service to patients and families in accordance with the scope of practice as defined in Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4757.01 et seq.

Practices professional social work and promotes advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work and maintains a current Ohio Social Work license.

Job Description: Essential Functions: Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides Clinical Medical Social Work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health.

Provides consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services. Participates in the development and delivery of education, research and continuous quality improvement. Education Requirement: MSW, required.

Licensure Requirement: LSW, required. LISW, preferred. Certifications: (not specified) Skills: (not specified) Experience: 2 years clinical social work experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working Outdoors FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Medical Social Worker provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients and families, focusing on improving social, emotional, functional, and physical health. They also consult and educate staff on psychosocial issues impacting healthcare delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license, with a preference for those holding an Independent Licensed Social Worker (LISW) license. A minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient CareInterdisciplinary TeamworkCommunicationData Interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Medical Social Worker EX - School Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,472 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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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Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

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  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance