Intensive In Community Clinician Masters Level
2 months ago
Newark
Job DescriptionLocation: Essex County, New Jersey (Community-Based) Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time (Flexible) Compensation: $50–$60 per hour, based on experience Reports To: Clinical Director / Licensed Supervisor 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 focus on healing-centered engagement, family-driven care, and community stability. BBABN serves only youth and families located in Essex County, New Jersey. Position Summary The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician – Master’s Level provides home- and community-based therapeutic services to children and adolescents authorized through PerformCare under New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care. This position works under the supervision of a licensed clinician and is ideal for early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in community-based care while working toward independent licensure. This role requires strong engagement skills, comfort working in family homes and community settings, and a commitment to timely, accurate documentation. Key Responsibilities Clinical Service Delivery (Under Supervision) • Provide face-to-face Intensive In-Community therapy in youth homes and approved community settings throughout Essex County, • Implement treatment interventions aligned with the youth’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and supervisory guidance, • Support youth stabilization, emotional regulation, coping skills, and family communication, • Maintain professional boundaries and safety awareness in community-based environmentsAssessment & Clinical Support, • Assist with information gathering for assessments as directed by the supervising clinician, • Support treatment planning and goal tracking, • Participate in Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings with supervisory supportCare Coordination & Collaboration, • Communicate with families, CMOs, MRSS, and schools as directed, • Support continuity of care through consistent follow-up and collaborationDocumentation & 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 requirementsSupervision & Professional Development, • Participate in required clinical supervision, • Accept feedback and coaching to improve clinical and documentation skills, • Engage in ongoing training related to CSOC, trauma-informed care, and best practicesRequired Qualifications, • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field, • Active New Jersey associate-level license:, • LSW, • LAC, • Psychology graduates working toward licensure under supervision (as permitted by NJ regulations), • Eligibility to work toward independent licensure in New Jersey, • Active, clean driver’s license and reliable transportation, • Ability to travel throughout Essex County onlyPreferred Qualifications, • Internship or prior experience in community-based or in-home services, • Interest in child, adolescent, and family mental health, • Familiarity with CSOC, PerformCare, or systems-based care, • Strong organization and time-management skillsCompensation & Contractor Status, • $50–$60 per hour, depending on experience, • This is a 1099 independent contractor position, • Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and insurance, • Flexible scheduling based on client needs and authorizationsWork Environment & Schedule, • Community-based work within Essex County, • Sessions primarily occur after school hours and early evenings, • Documentation completed remotely