Adolescent Wellness Programs Lead

The Adolescent Wellness Academy; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adolescent Wellness Academy in Davie, FL is seeking an Adolescent Services Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our youth mental health program. You’ll create a structured, safe, and welcoming environment for adolescents and families while guiding a team to deliver consistent care.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, organization, and a calm, problem-solving approach. You’ll supervise Wellness Coordinators, coordinate schedules and intake, ensure documentation and safety

Qualifications

• 2+ years in education, school administration, youth services, behavioral health, program management.
• Experience supervising or leading others.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident setting expectations and providing feedback.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations.
• Attention to documentation, policies, safety, and established processes.
• Ability to connect with adolescents while maintaining appropriate structure and boundaries.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily adolescent program experience, maintaining a safe, structured, and welcoming environment.
• Supervise Wellness Coordinators through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Keep daily program flow on track, including staff coverage, schedules, attendance, census, and intake coordination.
• Build positive relationships with adolescents and help the team respond effectively to behavioral, emotional, and day-to-day needs.
• Partner with therapists, families, and program leadership to support a consistent client experience.
• Monitor documentation, incident reporting, safety protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Anticipate challenges, respond calmly in the moment, and keep the program on track through changes.
• Coordinate facility, supply, and administrative needs that impact the adolescent experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Organization

Documentation

Communication

Problem-Solving

Youth Engagement

Boundary Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA), we think teenagers are pretty amazing people. We see through the drama, the fears, and the “attitude” to the pain they’re experiencing—and to their hopes for the future. Our mission is to provide teens who are struggling with mental health or substance use issues with a place where they feel safe, understood, and cared about.

Joining AWA means becoming part of a compassionate, enthusiastic team where therapists, admissions reps, and support staff work hand-in-hand to guide parents and teens through crises, breakthroughs, and life-changing milestones. If you’d like to join us, we would love to hear from you. Adolescent Wellness Academy offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem employment with both remote and location-specific opportunities available.

Please click on the postings below for more detail about qualifications and how to apply. If you have questions about any openings or about the application process, please feel free to call us at 1-754-289-5136.

Full-Time in Davie, FL - Adolescent Wellness Academy - Davie

ADOLESCENT SERVICES MANAGER

On-Site | Davie, FL | Monday-Friday| Full-Time

About the Role

Lead the day-to-day experience of an adolescent mental health program where structure, consistency, and connection matter. You’ll lead the team and systems that keep each day running smoothly while creating a safe, supportive environment for adolescents and families. This role is ideal for someone who can lead people, create structure, solve problems, and build an environment where adolescents can succeed.

Backgrounds that translate well: Education · School Administration · Student Services · Youth Programs · Behavioral Health · Program Management

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily adolescent program experience, maintaining a safe, structured, and welcoming environment
• Supervise Wellness Coordinators through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and accountability
• Keep daily program flow on track, including staff coverage, schedules, attendance, census, and intake coordination
• Build positive relationships with adolescents and help the team respond effectively to behavioral, emotional, and day-to-day needs
• Partner with therapists, families, and program leadership to support a consistent client experience
• Monitor documentation, incident reporting, safety protocols, and compliance requirements
• Anticipate challenges, respond calmly in the moment, and keep the program on track through changes
• Coordinate facility, supply, and administrative needs that impact the adolescent experience

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in education, school administration, youth services, behavioral health, program management, or team leadership
• Experience supervising or leading others
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and changing needs
• Confident setting expectations, providing feedback, and holding others accountable
• Calm, solutions-focused approach to challenging situations
• Strong attention to documentation, policies, safety, and established processes
• Ability to connect with adolescents while maintaining appropriate structure and boundaries
• Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug testing
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

About AWA

AWA provides adolescent mental health PHP and IOP services across South Florida. We support teens and families through structured, compassionate environments designed to help adolescents grow.