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.