Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist | LSW, LAC, LCSW or LPC
About The Position
The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist provides in-home and community-based therapeutic services to youth and families. The clinician works directly with children, adolescents, and their families to address identified behavioral health needs, strengthen functioning, develop effective coping strategies, and support progress toward individualized treatment goals. IIC Therapists provide regularly scheduled therapeutic services in the youth's home and community and are responsible for developing and maintaining treatment plans, delivering clinically appropriate interventions, completing required documentation, and collaborating with families and members of the treatment team. This role offers clinicians the flexibility to build a caseload based on their availability and geographic preferences while receiving support from Step Up's clinical and operational teams.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field appropriate to the clinician's professional license.
- Experience providing behavioral health or therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and/or families preferred.
- Experience providing community-based or in-home services preferred.
- Experience supporting youth and families impacted by trauma, autism/developmental disabilities, substance use, or complex behavioral health needs is highly valued.
- Newly licensed clinicians as well as experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work independently in community-based settings while collaborating effectively with clinical and operational teams.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with youth and families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes and community locations within the agreed-upon service area.
- Active, applicable New Jersey professional license: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Maintain all licenses, credentials, clearances, training, and other documentation required for their role and participation in Step Up programs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing behavioral health or therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and/or families
- Experience providing community-based or in-home services
- Experience supporting youth and families impacted by trauma, autism/developmental disabilities, substance use, or complex behavioral health needs
Responsibilities
- Provide Intensive In-Community therapeutic services to youth and families in their homes and communities.
- Conduct regularly scheduled therapeutic sessions based on identified clinical needs and established treatment goals.
- Develop, implement, review, and maintain individualized Treatment Plans.
- Deliver clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions designed to address behavioral, emotional, and family needs.
- Engage youth and families as active participants in treatment and support progress toward established goals.
- Monitor client progress and adjust therapeutic approaches as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with parents/caregivers and members of the youth's treatment team to support continuity of care.
- Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
- Maintain consistent and professional communication regarding scheduling, service delivery, client needs, and changes that may affect services.
- Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, training, and team collaboration as required.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical, clinical, organizational, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain all required professional licenses, credentials, training, and compliance documentation.
- Travel to assigned clients within the clinician's agreed-upon geographic service area.
Benefits
- Health insurance for eligible employees
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Employee referral program
- Complimentary clinical supervision toward independent licensure for eligible LSW/LAC clinicians
- Free training and continuing education opportunities
- Step Up-managed credentialing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
