Intensive In Community Clinician Licensed Level

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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

Compensation

$65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Brothers building a better nation

BBABN is on a mission to dismantle systemic barriers for BIPOC men. Through community support, education, and mental health resources, we're building a future where every man has the chance to thrive. Stay tuned for the launch of our website and learn how you can join the movement.