Lead Mental Health Technician (Bilingual: English & Spanish) - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Lead Wellness Coordinator (Bilingual: English & Spanish) On Site | Davie, FL | Full-Time | 8:30am-4:30pm |$20-22/hour About the Role You lead the operational backbone of the AWA program environment. As Lead Wellness Coordinator, you supervise the Wellness Coordinator team and ensure the day-to-day experience for adolescent clients is safe, structured, and therapeutically consistent — from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and client‑facing, requiring calm under pressure, strong leadership, and genuine investment in the teens you serve. Backgrounds that translate well: Youth Work Behavioral Health Education Case Management Community Services Team Leadership What You'll Do Supervise the Wellness Coordinator team, ensuring responsibilities and coverage are met Lead training on policies, procedures, de‑escalation techniques, and clinical protocols Monitor team satisfaction, address concerns, and foster a positive work environment Plan the daily Wellness Coordinator schedule and assign tasks Collaborate with clinical staff to align the daily program schedule with clinical needs Oversee execution of daily program operations, including intakes, assessments, drug testing, therapy groups, and Psych NP sessions Oversee administration and completion of client assessments Observe and monitor client behavior throughout daily activities; offer emotional support while maintaining healthy boundaries Handle crises with calm, non‑confrontational de‑escalation and redirection techniques Engage clients and coordinate with clinical staff to prevent AMA discharges Ensure the facility is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations, including food safety and Environment of Care (EOC) protocols Conduct equipment safety checks and fire/disaster preparedness drills What We’re Looking For Required 2+ years of experience in the behavioral health field Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a team Strong documentation and incident reporting skills Bilingual required: English and Spanish Emotionally regulated, professional, and consistent under pressure Understands the limits of a non‑clinical role — escalates appropriately, never makes independent clinical decisions Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 Background check Preferred Experience working with teenagers High school diploma or GED AWA is an adolescent mental health organization operating PHP and IOP programs in South Florida. We exist to serve teens and families at their most critical moments — and this role is at the center of that work every day. Learn More: Adolescent Wellness Academy

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