Clinical Social Worker I
Listed compensation
$41k-$50k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Achievement Centers for Children, we empower children with disabilities and their families to thrive. For more than 75 years, we’ve provided life-changing services across Northeast Ohio through education, therapy, family support, and recreation programs.
We are seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Clinical Social Worker I to join our Family Support Services team, supporting children and families through Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) and Behavioral Health services.
This role provides direct clinical support to children and families through assessments, counseling, service coordination, advocacy, and community-based interventions designed to strengthen family systems and improve long-term outcomes.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide family-centered clinical social work services for children and families
- Conduct mental health assessments, screenings, and intake evaluations
- Deliver counseling and therapeutic interventions based on individualized service plans
- Support families by connecting them to community resources and reducing barriers to care
- Collaborate with internal interdisciplinary teams and external providers
- Advocate for clients and families to ensure access to appropriate services
- Maintain timely documentation and compliance with clinical standards
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work
- Active license for an Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Minimum one year of clinical experience or relevant internship experience
- Knowledge of child development and family systems
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Achievement Centers for Children values and promotes diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Social Worker provides direct clinical support, including mental health assessments, counseling, and service coordination for children and families. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for clients to ensure access to necessary community resources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 10% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $41k–$50k | Social Work median $60k (middle half $58k–$63k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$49k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Ohio | 194 active | 6,558 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 10% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,486 in the last 30 days | 1,487 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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