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

BrentCare Behavioral Health; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Healthcare package

Job summary

Family First Adolescent Services seeks a Licensed Program Coordinator - Academic Coordinator to lead the Orlando PHP program’s daily operations and ensure high-quality care across departments. You will supervise the Case Manager, coordinate family calls, and align clinical, academic, and residential processes to support client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in a relevant field, hold LMHC/LCSW/LMFT licensure, and 3+ years in behavioral health or residential settings, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with trauma-informed, attachment-based, or family systems approaches is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Orlando PHP program?
• 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 therapeutic environment.
• Review documentation, schedules, and reports to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Support and model a culture aligned with the organization’s mission 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

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

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

Family First Adolescent Services is a behavioral health orginization dedicated to helping adolescents (ages 12-18) and their families heal, grow, and reconnect.

Since its founding in 2014, Family First has served as a trusted resource for families navigating complex mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. With a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, we create personalized treatment plans that address both the surface behaviors and deeper root causes affecting each teen.

Our comprehensive care model includes:

• Individual, group, and family therapy, using evidence-based methodologies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
• Academic support , ensuring teens stay on track with their education or career readiness while in treatment.
• Experiential and holistic therapies , including adventure therapy, equine work, CrossFit, and outdoor activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
• Continuing care and alumni support , offering follow-up for up to 12 months post-discharge to help maintain progress and resilience.
• Ongoing family engagement , focusing on healing the family system and equipping parents with tools and insights to support lasting change.All programming is delivered in safe, home-like residential settings in Palm Beach Gardens, designed to foster community, comfort, and focused healing.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to support teens in discovering healthier ways forward while helping families rebuild trust, communication, and hope.

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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.