IIC THERAPISTS

Step Up Family Services LLC•Burlington Township, NJ

5d•$50 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Step Up Family Services is hiring a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist to provide in-home and community-based therapeutic services to youth and families in Burlington, New Jersey. The clinician must be able to independently provide therapeutic services, communicate with families, and complete clinically appropriate interactions in both languages. The IIC Therapist works directly with children, adolescents, and their families to address identified behavioral health needs, strengthen functioning, develop coping strategies, and support individualized treatment goals. The role includes regularly scheduled sessions in the youth's home and community, development and maintenance of treatment plans, delivery of clinically appropriate interventions, required documentation, and collaboration with families and treatment team members. Clinicians can build a caseload around their availability and geographic preferences, with support from Step Up's clinical and operational teams. Services are scheduled around client and family availability; the greatest need is generally after school and in the early evening. The position is offered as W-2 per diem, part-time, or full-time employment. Compensation is $50–$60 per hour for LSW/LAC clinicians and $70–$80 per hour plus bonus for LCSW/LPC clinicians.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field appropriate to the clinician's professional license.
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 the license and required credentials, clearances, training, and documentation.
Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to independently provide therapeutic services, communicate with families, and complete clinically appropriate interactions in both languages.
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.

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 or 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 interventions addressing 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 or 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, professional communication about 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 required professional licenses, credentials, training, and compliance documentation.
Travel to assigned clients within the clinician's agreed-upon geographic service area.

Benefits

Complimentary clinical supervision toward independent licensure for eligible LSW/LAC clinicians.
Free training and continuing education opportunities.
Step Up-managed credentialing.
Health insurance for eligible employees.
Dental insurance.
401(k).
401(k) matching.
Paid time off for eligible employees.
Employee referral program.
Flexible scheduling and the ability to select case opportunities based on availability and geographic preference.