Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Adolescent Mental Health IOP/PHP
Location: Boca Raton, FL (On-Site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
Employment Type: Part-Time
Program Launch: March 2026

About the Role

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) is hiring a Youth Behavioral Health Advocate to support our evening IOP/PHP program for adolescents ages 13–17. This role functions similarly to a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), providing supervision, structure, and support to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will be a key member of the treatment team, supporting program flow, client safety, and family experience during evening programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adolescents during groups, transitions, and breaks

• Monitor safety and maintain program structure

• Support clinicians with program flow and scheduling

• Assist with family check-in/check-out

• Manage front desk tasks (phones, attendance, documentation)

• Respond to escalations using trauma-informed approaches

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents preferred

• Ideal for students/recent grads in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related fields

• Spanish-speaking preferred

• Strong communication skills and professionalism

• Organized and dependable in a fast-paced setting

Why Join AWA?

Be part of launching a new adolescent mental health program and gain hands-on experience within a supportive clinical team. Strong growth potential as the program expands.