About the Role
Lead the day-to-day experience of an adolescent mental health program where structure, consistency, and connection matter. You’ll lead the team and systems that keep each day running smoothly while creating a safe, supportive environment for adolescents and families. This role is ideal for someone who can lead people, create structure, solve problems, and build an environment where adolescents can succeed.
Backgrounds that translate well: Education · School Administration · Student Services · Youth Programs · Behavioral Health · Program Management
What You'll Do
• Lead the daily adolescent program experience, maintaining a safe, structured, and welcoming environment
• Supervise Wellness Coordinators through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and accountability
• Keep daily program flow on track, including staff coverage, schedules, attendance, census, and intake coordination
• Build positive relationships with adolescents and help the team respond effectively to behavioral, emotional, and day-to-day needs
• Partner with therapists, families, and program leadership to support a consistent client experience
• Monitor documentation, incident reporting, safety protocols, and compliance requirements
• Anticipate challenges, respond calmly in the moment, and keep the program on track through changes
• Coordinate facility, supply, and administrative needs that impact the adolescent experience
What We're Looking For
• 2+ years of experience in education, school administration, youth services, behavioral health, program management, or team leadership
• Experience supervising or leading others
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and changing needs
• Confident setting expectations, providing feedback, and holding others accountable
• Calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations
• Strong attention to documentation, policies, safety, and established processes
• Ability to connect with adolescents while maintaining appropriate structure and boundaries
• Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug testing
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
About AWA
AWA provides adolescent mental health PHP and IOP services across South Florida. We support teens and families through structured, compassionate environments designed to help adolescents grow.
Learn More: Adolescent Wellness Academy
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in education, school administration, youth services, behavioral health, program management, or team leadership
- Experience supervising or leading others
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and changing needs
- Ability to set expectations, provide feedback, and hold others accountable
- Calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations
- Strong attention to documentation, policies, safety, and established processes
- Ability to connect with adolescents while maintaining appropriate structure and boundaries
- Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug testing
- Bachelor's degree
What We Do
Adolescent Wellness Academy is a South Florida mental-health provider serving teens ages 13–17 and their families. It offers personalized, evidence-based, family-focused care for conditions and challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, and behavioral issues. Its programs include intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, therapeutic day, after-school, and virtual care, helping adolescents heal while remaining connected to home and school.
