About this role
Lead Mental Health Technician – Adolescents (Bilingual)
On-Site | Davie, FL | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | $20–$22/hour
About the Role
Lead the Mental Health Technician team supporting adolescents ages 13–17 in a PHP/IOP behavioral health program. This hands-on role combines team supervision, client support, crisis de-escalation, documentation, and daily program coordination.
Relevant experience: Behavioral Health · Mental Health · Youth Services · Case Management · Education · Team Leadership
What You’ll Do
- Supervise, train, and support the Mental Health Technician team
- Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and program coverage
- Support client intakes, assessments, drug testing, groups, and psychiatric appointments
- Observe client behavior and document concerns accurately
- Provide emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries
- Respond to crises using de-escalation and redirection techniques
- Collaborate with therapists and clinical leadership
- Complete incident reports and required documentation
- Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and Environment of Care compliance
- Escalate clinical concerns appropriately
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Two or more years of behavioral health or mental health experience
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Strong documentation and incident-reporting skills
- Calm, professional, and emotionally regulated under pressure
- Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening
Preferred
- Experience working with adolescents
- PHP, IOP, residential, or substance use treatment experience
- High school diploma or GED
About AWA
Adolescent Wellness Academy provides PHP and IOP mental health treatment for adolescents ages 13–17 and their families across South Florida.
Learn more: Adolescent Wellness Academy