Mental Health Technician

Lead Wellness Coordinator (Bilingual: English & Spanish)On Site | Davie, FL | Full-Time | 8:30am-4:30pm |$20-22/hourAbout the RoleYou 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 LeadershipWhat You'll DoSupervise the Wellness Coordinator team, ensuring responsibilities and coverage are metLead training on policies, procedures, de-escalation techniques, and clinical protocolsMonitor team satisfaction, address concerns, and foster a positive work environmentPlan the daily Wellness Coordinator schedule and assign tasksCollaborate with clinical staff to align the daily program schedule with clinical needsOversee execution of daily program operations, including intakes, assessments, drug testing, therapy groups, and Psych NP sessionsOversee administration and completion of client assessmentsObserve and monitor client behavior throughout daily activities; offer emotional support while maintaining healthy boundariesHandle crises with calm, non-confrontational de-escalation and redirection techniquesEngage clients and coordinate with clinical staff to prevent AMA dischargesEnsure the facility is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations, including food safety and Environment of Care (EOC) protocolsConduct equipment safety checks and fire/disaster preparedness drillsWhat We're Looking ForRequired2+ years of experience in the behavioral health fieldDemonstrated ability to lead or supervise a teamStrong documentation and incident reporting skillsBilingual required: English and SpanishEmotionally regulated, professional, and consistent under pressureUnderstands the limits of a non-clinical role — escalates appropriately, never makes independent clinical decisionsEligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 Background checkPreferredExperience working with teenagersHigh school diploma or GEDAWA 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.