School Based Social Worker (LSW)

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Details: 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! www.nyap.org/employment 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 within school and community settings. Maintains strong relationships with stakeholders and assists in stabilization efforts according to established case plans.

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 and possess a valid driver's license.

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 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

In Ohio, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$68k (36 salary observations; 184 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (1,980 salary observations; 6,468 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Social Work

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 National Youth Advocate Program

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

Benefits & Perks

22 Days of Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays during the summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid Parental leave
CEU's
Ongoing training/education
Student loan repayment program