Intensive In-Community Clinician

Intensive In-Community Clinician (IIC) – Owen Health Care Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician provides community-based mental health services to children/adolescents and their families, delivering strengths-based, family-centered interventions in home and community settings. Services are provided in accordance with NJ Children’s System of Care (CSOC)/Perform Care expectations (as applicable), agency policies, and all confidentiality and documentation standards.

• Provide individual and family therapy in the home and community (and via telehealth when permitted).
• Complete clinical intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, risk screenings, and ongoing reassessments as required.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with measurable objectives in collaboration with the youth, caregiver(s), and treatment team.
• Use evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions (e.g., CBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care, behavioral strategies, parenting support, crisis de-escalation).
• Provide psychoeducation to youth/caregivers on mental health symptoms, coping skills, emotional regulation, family communication, and behavior support strategies.
• Support school functioning and community stability through coordination and problem-solving with involved systems (as authorized).

• Conduct risk assessment (including suicide/self-harm and safety risks) and implement safety planning with caregivers and youth as indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and coordination with emergency services/mobile crisis when clinically necessary.
• Maintain timely communication with supervisors/leadership regarding urgent/high-risk situations per agency protocol.

• Coordinate care with collateral providers and systems (e.g., schools, primary care, psychiatry, DCPP, juvenile justice, case managers, mentors), with appropriate releases.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, Child Family Team (CFT) meetings, case conferences, and other interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Support linkage to community resources and natural supports (after-school programs, family supports, transportation resources, housing/benefits supports as applicable).

• Complete documentation accurately and on time in the agency EHR, including:
  • Intake/assessment documents
  • Treatment plans and updates
  • Progress notes for every contact (including collateral contacts)
  • Discharge summaries and transition plans
• Maintain records consistent with payer requirements (e.g., CSOC/Perform Care), agency policy, and applicable NJ regulations.
• Protect confidentiality and follow mandated reporting requirements and ethical standards.

• Maintain a consistent schedule aligned with family availability (including some evenings as needed).
• Attend clinical supervision, trainings, staff meetings, and required in-services.
• Participate in on-call/coverage expectations if assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and quality care.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• A valid and active LAC, LSW, LCSW, or LPC license in the state of New Jersey is required.
• Experience providing services to children/adolescents and families preferred.
• Knowledge of community-based systems (CSOC/Perform Care, DCPP, schools, juvenile justice) preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, crisis management skills, and ability to work independently in the community.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to meet documentation deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if travel is required).
• Ability to pass required background checks and comply with agency onboarding requirements.

• Ability to communicate effectively and document electronically.
• Ability to travel to homes/community settings and navigate stairs/buildings as needed.
• Ability to safely manage community-based work demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Services are provided in homes and community settings; work may include exposure to unpredictable environments and clients in crisis.
• The position requires professionalism, situational awareness, and adherence to safety protocols.

Disclaimer:
This job description is a general guide and is not exhaustive. Duties may change based on program needs, payer requirements, and supervisory direction.