Intensive-In Community Therapist (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW)

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

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