In-Home & Community Behavioral Therapist — Flexible Hours

Step Up Family Services LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Supervision toward licensure

Training opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Step Up Family Services LLC is seeking an Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist to provide in-home and community-based therapeutic services to youth and families in Bergen County, NJ. The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, travel to client homes, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Licensed or provisionally licensed clinicians (LSW/LAC/LCSW/LPC) are welcome to apply; compensation varies by licensure level, with per-hour rates offered for different credentials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Experience providing behavioral health or therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and/or families preferred.
• Community-based or in-home services experience 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Step Up Family Services LLC is seeking an Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist to provide in-home and community-based therapeutic services to youth and families in Bergen County, NJ. The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, travel to client homes, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Licensed or provisionally licensed clinicians (LSW/LAC/LCSW/LPC) are welcome to apply; compensation varies by licensure level, with per-hour rates offered for different credentials.