IIC THERAPISTS

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment with Per Diem, Part- or

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary clinical supervision

Free training and continuing education

Step Up credentialing

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Step Up Family Services seeks an Intensive In-Community Therapist to deliver in-home and community-based behavioral health services to youth and families in New Jersey. Licensed or newly licensed clinicians (LSW, LAC, LCSW, or LPC) are encouraged to apply and will work under Clinical Leadership with flexible scheduling and caseload options.

Clinicians build treatment plans, conduct sessions, document care, and collaborate with families while benefiting from supervision, credentialing support,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Experience with children, adolescents and families preferred.
• Experience in home or community-based services preferred.
• Eligible for NJ LSW/LAC/LCSW or LPC licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive In-Community therapeutic services to youth and families in homes and communities.
• Conduct regularly scheduled therapeutic sessions based on clinical needs and goals.
• Develop, implement, review, and maintain individualized Treatment Plans.
• Deliver interventions addressing behavioral, emotional, and family needs.
• Engage youth and families as active participants in treatment and progress toward goals.
• Monitor client progress and adjust approaches as needed.
• Collaborate with parents/caregivers and treatment team for continuity of care.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain professional communication regarding scheduling and service delivery.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Travel/transportation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

ABA Burlington County, Burlington, NJ, US

Today Requisition ID: 1131

Salary Range: $50.00 To $80.00 Hourly

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist | LSW, LAC, LCSW or LPC |

Location: BURLINGTON, NJ | In-Home / Community-Based

Employment Type: W-2 | Per Diem, Part-Time, or Full-Time
Reports To: Clinical Leadership

Compensation: LSW/LAC: $50–$60/hour | LCSW/LPC: $70–$80/hour + Bonus
Schedule: Flexible | The greatest service need is generally during after-school and early evening hours, although opportunities may vary based on individual family needs.

About Step Up Family Services: At Step Up Family Services, we believe meaningful change begins with meeting individuals and families where they are. We provide individualized, high-quality behavioral health services designed to strengthen individuals and families, build on their strengths, and create lasting progress in the communities we serve.

Our team members are at the heart of that work. We are committed to creating an environment where professionals feel supported, valued, and connected to a team that shares their commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Through collaboration, professional development, clinical and operational support, and opportunities for growth, we give our team the resources they need to focus on what matters most; making a meaningful difference for the individuals and families we serve.

Step Up provides Intensive In-Community (IIC) services throughout all 21 New Jersey counties and is continuing to grow our clinician network statewide. Our flexible model allows clinicians to build a caseload around their availability and geographic.

Position Summary

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.

What we offer:

• W-2 employment with Per Diem, Part-Time, and Full-Time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and the ability to select case opportunities based on availability and geographic preference
• 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
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Employee referral program

Whether you are a provisionally licensed clinician building your experience and working toward independent licensure or an experienced clinician looking for flexible, impactful work, Step Up provides the support and resources to help you succeed.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Licensure & Credential Requirements

Candidates must hold and maintain an active, applicable New Jersey professional license:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Clinicians must maintain all licenses, credentials, clearances, training, and other documentation required for their role and participation in Step Up programs. Step Up manages the required credentialing process for clinicians.

Core Expectations

• Client & Family-Centered Care: Provide compassionate, individualized therapeutic services that recognize each youth and family's unique clinical needs, strengths, goals, and circumstances.
• Reliability & Consistency: Maintain dependable attendance for scheduled sessions and communicate proactively about scheduling changes or circumstances that may affect service delivery.
• Clinical Quality: Exercise sound clinical judgement, follow established treatment goals, monitor progress, and provide services consistent with professional standards and scope of practice.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete required documentation accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with Step Up policies, credentialing requirements, professional standards, and applicable program requirements.
• Communication & Collaboration: Maintain timely, professional communication with families, clinical leadership, treatment team members, and Step Up staff to support continuity and quality of care.
• Professionalism & Ethics: Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and professional behavior in all interactions.
• Ownership & Accountability: Take responsibility for assigned cases, scheduling, documentation, communication, and professional requirements, raising concerns or barriers promptly when support is needed.

Schedule & Service Area

IIC services are provided in the youth's home and community and are scheduled around client and family availability.

The greatest service need is generally during after-school and early evening hours, although opportunities may vary based on individual family needs.

Clinicians have flexibility to build their caseload based on their availability and may select case opportunities based on schedule and geographic preference.

Step Up works to match clinicians with cases within an appropriate travel area based on clinician availability , location, and current client needs.