Clinical Social Worker I

Achievement Centers; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement Centers for Children is seeking a compassionate Clinical Social Worker I to support families through Early Childhood Mental Health and Behavioral Health services. The role involves assessments, counseling, service coordination, advocacy, and community-based interventions to strengthen family systems and outcomes.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain accurate documentation, and engage in ongoing professional development in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work.
• Active Ohio LSW license.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience or relevant internship.
• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Ohio LSW license

Job description

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.