Intensive In Community Clinician Licensed Level

BROTHERS BUILDING A BETTER NATION; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Newark, NJ, is hiring an Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician to provide home-based psychotherapy to youth in Essex County. This part-time or full-time contractor position allows for a flexible schedule and offers $65–$80 per hour based on qualifications. Applicants must have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a related field and an active New Jersey clinical license. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate, community-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Eligibility to provide services under New Jersey's Children’s System of Care.
• Clean driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive In-Community therapy in youth homes and community settings.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments when authorized.
• Participate in Child & Family Team meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Emotional regulation techniques

Behavioral assessment

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Location: Essex County, New Jersey (Community-Based) Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time (Flexible) Compensation: $65–$80 per hour, based on license and experience Reports To: Clinical Director

About Brothers Building A Better Nation (BBABN)

Brothers Building A Better Nation (BBABN) is a Newark-based nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed, community-centered behavioral health services to children, youth, and families through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care (CSOC). BBABN delivers Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapy and Behavioral Assistance with a strong emphasis on healing-centered engagement, family-driven care, and strengthening community stability.

BBABN serves only youth and families located in Essex County, New Jersey.

Position Summary

The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician – Clinician Level provides short-term, home- and community-based psychotherapy to children and adolescents authorized through PerformCare under New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care. The clinician works directly with youth and families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges, support stabilization, and prevent higher levels of care.

This role requires strong clinical skills, comfort working in community settings, collaboration with system partners, and consistent, timely documentation. This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery

• Provide face‑to‑face Intensive In‑Community therapy in youth homes and approved community settings throughout Essex County
• Deliver goal‑driven, clinically appropriate interventions aligned with the youth’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Address emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, family communication, and stabilization needs
• Maintain professional boundaries and safety awareness in community‑based environments

Assessment & Clinical Planning

• Complete Biopsychosocial (BPS) Assessments when authorized
• Utilize assessment findings to inform treatment planning and service recommendations
• Obtain and maintain CANS/IMDS certification as required by CSOC

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Participate in Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings
• Collaborate with Care Management Organizations (CMOs), Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), schools, and other providers
• Communicate effectively with families and system partners to support continuity of care

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all progress notes within 24 hours of each session
• Accurately complete encounters and link services to active authorizations in athenaOne
• Ensure documentation meets CSOC, Medicaid, HIPAA, and BBABN standards
• Adhere to all mandated reporting and ethical requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active New Jersey clinical license:
  • LCSW
  • LPC
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Eligibility to provide services under New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care
• Active, clean driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout Essex County only

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care
• Experience providing in‑home or community‑based therapy
• Familiarity with PerformCare, CMOs, MRSS, and CYBER
• Training in trauma‑informed care, family systems, SEL, or child/adolescent therapy