Intensive In Community Clinician Licensed Level

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

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.

The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician – Clinician Level provides short-term, home- and community-based psychotherapy to children and adolescents authorized through Perform Care 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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