Licensed Program Coordinator / Academic Coordinator - Pinnacle Day Program - Ft. Lauderdale

Family First Adolescent Services; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Healthcare package

Job summary

Family First Adolescent Services in Orlando, FL is seeking a Licensed Program Coordinator - Academic Coordinator to oversee the Orlando PHP program, aligning clinical, academic, and operational processes to support adolescent treatment outcomes.

This leadership role supervises the Case Manager, facilitates family calls, ensures policy compliance, and collaborates across clinical, academic, and residential teams within a trauma-informed care framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field is required.
• LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in behavioral health or residential treatment.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership or program coordination.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, attachment-based, or family systems approaches.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Orlando PHP program to ensure efficiency and quality of care.
• Supervise and support the Case Manager, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Conduct regular family calls and provide ongoing communication to support engagement and treatment alignment.
• Collaborate with clinical, academic, and residential teams to maintain a unified and therapeutic environment.
• Review documentation, schedules, and reports to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Support and model a culture consistent with Family First’s mission, values, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide feedback to improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain ongoing communication with leadership to support analytical insight, program development, and continual evolution of processes and outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field

Tools

LMHC, LCSW, LMFT licensure

Job description

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Program Coordinator / Academic Coordinator — Family First Adolescent Services: Orlando PHP

Leadership opportunity within a collaborative and relational treatment environment.

Family First Adolescent Services is expanding and seeking a dedicated Licensed Program Coordinator - Academic Coordinatorto join our team. Our organization believes in a relational and developmental approach to working with clients and families, as well as supporting staff in their continued growth and development.

As Licensed Program Coordinator - Academic Coordinator, you will oversee day-to-day operations of the Orlando PHP Programto ensure the highest standards of care and consistency across departments.

You will play a vital leadership role by supervising the Case Manager, facilitating family calls, and ensuring that clinical, academic, and operational processes align smoothly to support client outcomes.

This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a structured, team-oriented environment and values the opportunity to contribute to the healing and growth of adolescents and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Orlando PHP program to ensure efficiency and quality of care.
• Supervise and support the Case Manager, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Conduct regular family callsand provide ongoing communication to support engagement and treatment alignment.
• Collaborate with clinical, academic, and residential teams to maintain a unified and therapeutic environment.
• Review documentation, schedules, and reports to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Support and model a culture consistent with Family First’s mission, values, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide feedback to improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain ongoing communication with leadershipto support analytical insight, program development, and continual evolution of processes and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field (required).
• LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral health or residential treatment setting.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership or program coordination.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, attachment-based, or family systems approaches.

Reasons to Join Our Team

• Competitive compensation, 401(k), and healthcare package.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Non-judgmental environment that values reflection, authenticity, and personal growth.
• Meaningful work with adolescents and families on their path to recovery and healing.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing organization.

Inclusive Workplace

Family First Adolescent Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.