FULLTIME INTENSIVE IN HOME FAMILY (I.I.F.S.) FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES COUNSELOR $60-$62K, LICENSURE CANDIDATE $70-$70K, THERAPIST $75-$80 - TEANS COUNTY

The Intensive In-Home Family Services (I.I.F.S.) Clinician delivers intensive, family-centered, and community-based behavioral health interventions to children, adolescents (ages 4–21), and their families across Teans County. This program serves youth facing severe emotional disturbances, complex developmental trauma, substance use challenges, truancy, and high risk of out-of-home placement (e.g., foster care, inpatient hospitalization, or juvenile justice involvement).

Operating through a low-caseload, high-touch model, the clinician works directly inside family residences, schools, and neighborhood settings to stabilize behavioral crises, cultivate caregiver competencies, and construct sustainable safety networks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Intervention & Family Engagement

• Provide intensive individual and family therapy within the home environment, conducting a minimum of 2 to 3 sessions per week per family based on clinical acuity.<!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->
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• Apply evidence-based modalities tailored to youth and family systems, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST) principles, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Foster collaborative, non-judgmental alliances with caregivers to improve emotional regulation, parental monitoring, behavioral limit-setting, and communication patterns.
• Facilitate behavioral skills training, psychoeducation, and conflict resolution directly within real-world family dynamics.

Crisis De-escalation & Safety Planning

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive, family-specific Crisis Intervention & Safety Plans to mitigate domestic conflict, self-harm, aggression, and placement disruptions.
• Participate in a shared, rotating emergency clinical on-call schedule to provide telephonic and in-person crisis response to assigned caseload families.

Comprehensive Assessment & Care Coordination

• Complete diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments, functional behavioral assessments, and individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Coordinate directly with external stakeholders, including Teans County Department of Social Services / Child Welfare, juvenile probation officers, school personnel, pediatricians, and community-based support systems.
• Link families with essential wrap-around services to address concrete social determinants of health (food security, housing assistance, specialized education resources).

Quality Assurance & Administrative Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive, concurrent clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) compliant with Medicaid, commercial billing, COA accreditation standards, and county contract guidelines.
• Complete clinical notes within 24–48 hours of service delivery and ensure timely renewal of treatment plans and state reporting metrics.
• Actively participate in weekly clinical supervision, multidisciplinary case consultation teams (MDT), and continuous quality improvement reviews.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational & Credentialing Requirements

• Master’s Degree Required: Master’s degree from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology.
• Licensure Status (by Tier):
  • Counselor: Master’s level graduate actively acquiring hours/documentation toward provisional state credentialing.
  • Licensure Candidate: Documented, active associate/provisional license in good standing (e.g., LAC, LMSW, AMFT).
  • Licensed Therapist: Current, active, and unrestricted independent state clinical license in good standing (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience working with high-risk youth, adolescents, and families involved in child welfare, juvenile justice, or intensive community mental health settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of family systems theory, attachment disruptions, intergenerational trauma, and youth behavioral health disorders.
• Proven crisis de-escalation capability and strong boundaries under stressful, dynamic home environments.
• Proficiency with electronic health record platforms, tele-behavioral tools, and standard office software.

Additional Operational Prerequisites

• Valid State Driver’s License with a clean driving record and reliable personal motor vehicle.
• Current automobile insurance meeting agency liability limits (mileage reimbursed).
• Satisfactory clearance of state and federal criminal background checks, child abuse registry clearances, and drug screenings.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Field-Based Care: Approximately 60–70% of working hours are spent in family residences, school environments, and community settings across Teans County, with the balance conducted via home office or clinical hub.
• Flexible Hours: Requires availability during late afternoons and early evenings (e.g., 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM windows) to accommodate youth school hours and caregiver work schedules.
• On-Call Rotation: Participation in a low-volume rotating on-call schedule for urgent crisis stabilization.

Benefits Package

• Clinical Supervision: Free weekly individual and group clinical supervision provided on-site for Associate/Licensure Candidates working toward independent licensure.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with agency-subsidized employee and family premiums.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) / 403(b) retirement plan with an immediate employer match up to 4%.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) bank (starting at 20 days per year), plus 11 paid recognized holidays and dedicated mental wellness days.
• Travel & Tool Allowances: Standard IRS-rate mileage reimbursement, agency-issued laptop, and monthly smartphone stipend.
• Continuing Education: Annual $1,000 CEU stipend plus approved paid training days for certifications in evidence-based models (e.g., TF-CBT, EMDR).
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: Qualifying agency status for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs where applicable.

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