Intensive In-Community Therapist (IIC)- LPC/LCSW

Job Description

Wellness Meets World is seeking an Intensive In-Community Therapist (IIC)- LPC/LCSW to join our team!

Applicants interested to work as an IIC in the Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth and/or surrounding counties with the following (or equivalent) credentials are welcome to apply: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in good standing.

Therapist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home counseling to youth (ranging from 5-21 years of age) and/or their families.
• Complete Biopsychosocial (BPS) assessments to determine level of care
• Deliver evidence-based practices in compliance with agency policies and regulations
• Complete therapeutic services in the youth's home or in the community based on the needs of the family and clinical judgement
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills that are necessary to meet clients’ psychological and social needs from diverse ethnic backgrounds
• Attend scheduled supervision and meetings related to client care
• Maintain confidentiality of records as related to HIPAA, professional ethics, and agencies policies and procedures
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Teach youth and caregivers strategies to help manage maladaptive behaviors and high-risk behaviors while helping the family to develop healthier family dynamics
• Participate and collaborate with each member of the child-family team (CFT) which may consist of, but is not limited to, behavioral assistants, mentors, psychiatrists, teachers, care managers, DCP&P, school administration, and other community resources.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a fully licensed clinician (ex. LPC, LCSW)
• Previous experience in mental health counseling or other related fields
• Familiarity with community mental health resources
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong leadership qualities
  
  

Specializations/Skills are a plus:

• Trauma related therapy
• Racial trauma
• Working with youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Multilingual
• Experience treating individuals with substance use challenges
• Sexualized Behavior
• LGBTQIA
• Parenting Skills
  
  

Wellness Meets World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are devoted to providing quality therapeutic services with a focus on wellness to support healing and growth. If you would like to make a difference with us, we look forward to receiving your application!

www.wellnessmeetsworld.com