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Job description
Wellness Meets World is a holistic mental health and wellness practice committed to providing accessible, culturally responsive, and high-quality therapeutic care. As a proud provider within New Jersey's Children's System of Care (CSOC), we support youth and families through evidence-based, in-home counseling services that promote healing and growth.
Position Overview:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapists to provide in-home therapeutic services to youth (ages 5-21) and their families. The ideal candidate will be patient, culturally responsive, clinically skilled, and passionate about helping children and families navigate behavioral health challenges. Bilingual clinicians and those with specialized expertise are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct outreach to families referred through PerformCare
Provide in-home therapy using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches
Deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions to youth and families
Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and required documentation in a timely manner
Maintain open communication with care managers and child-family teams (CFTs)
Collaborate with school staff, behavioral assistants, mentors, psychiatrists, and other community stakeholders
Participate in supervision, treatment team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Support families in crisis and provide intervention when necessary
Teach strategies to manage maladaptive and high-risk behaviors
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and agency procedures
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
Active NJ license: LAC, LPC, LSW, or LCSW
Supervision is available for provisionally licensed clinicians
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Strong documentation and computer literacy skills
Authorized to work in the United States
Ability to pass background check, driving record review, and reference checks
Preferred Qualifications: Spanish or other language proficiency
Experience with youth navigating Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Substance Use and/or Trauma
Skilled in delivering trauma-related or culturally responsive therapy
Specialized Experience (a plus): Trauma-related therapy or racial trauma
Supporting youth from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Sexualized behavior treatment
Parenting skills training and family support
Position Type: Per Diem (W2) - flexible caseload based on referrals
Hybrid documentation; in-home service delivery
Compensation:
$65-$85/hour
Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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