Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Adolescent Wellness Academy

Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Boca Raton, FL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.