Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Adolescent Wellness Academy
Boca Raton, FL
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.
Posted 2026-03-03

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