Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist | LSW, LAC, LCSW or LPC
About the role
Step Up Family Services provides high-quality, individualized behavioral health services that strengthen children, families, and communities. The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist delivers in-home and community-based therapeutic services to youth and families, develops and maintains treatment plans, provides clinically appropriate interventions, completes documentation, and collaborates with families and treatment teams. Clinicians can build a caseload based on availability and geographic preferences, with case matching by client needs, clinician availability, location, and clinical fit.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Hold and maintain an 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 the role and participation in Step Up programs.
Benefits
- 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
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Employee referral program
Pay
Compensation: LSW/LAC: $50–$60/hour | LCSW/LPC: $70–$80/hour
Schedule
Schedule: Flexible. The greatest service need is generally during after-school and early evening hours, although opportunities may vary based on individual family needs. Clinicians can build a caseload based on availability and may select case opportunities based on schedule and geographic preference. Step Up matches clinicians with cases within an appropriate travel area based on clinician availability, location, and current client needs.