Clinical Social Worker I

Achievement Center for Children; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement Centers for Children in Northeast Ohio is seeking a Clinical Social Worker I to support families through Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) and Behavioral Health services. You will provide direct clinical support, assessments, counseling, service coordination, advocacy, and community-based interventions designed to strengthen family systems.

Role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, an active Ohio LSW license, and at least one year of clinical or internship experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Active Ohio LSW license required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience or relevant internship.
• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

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 individual service plans.
• Connect families to community resources and reduce barriers to care.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers.
• Advocate for clients to ensure access to services.
• Maintain timely documentation and compliance with clinical standards.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

LSW Ohio license

Clinical social work experience

Child development knowledge

Family systems knowledge

Communication skills

Organization & problem-solving

Independent & team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

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.