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: $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 environments

Assessment & 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 support

Care Coordination & Collaboration

Communicate with families, CMOs, MRSS, and schools as directed

Support continuity of care through consistent follow-up and collaboration

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

Supervision & 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 practices

Required 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 only

Preferred 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 skills

Compensation & 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 authorizations

Work Environment & Schedule

Community-based work within Essex County

Sessions primarily occur after school hours and early evenings

Documentation completed remotely