Lead Mental Health Technician (Bilingual: English & Spanish) - Adolescent Behavioral Health
About The Position
About the Role You 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 Leadership
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in the behavioral health field
- Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a team
- Strong documentation and incident reporting skills
- Bilingual required: English and Spanish
- Emotionally regulated, professional, and consistent under pressure
- Understands the limits of a non-clinical role — escalates appropriately, never makes independent clinical decisions
- Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 Background check
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with teenagers
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Wellness Coordinator team, ensuring responsibilities and coverage are met
- Lead training on policies, procedures, de-escalation techniques, and clinical protocols
- Monitor team satisfaction, address concerns, and foster a positive work environment
- Plan the daily Wellness Coordinator schedule and assign tasks
- Collaborate with clinical staff to align the daily program schedule with clinical needs
- Oversee execution of daily program operations, including intakes, assessments, drug testing, therapy groups, and Psych NP sessions
- Oversee administration and completion of client assessments
- Observe and monitor client behavior throughout daily activities; offer emotional support while maintaining healthy boundaries
- Handle crises with calm, non-confrontational de-escalation and redirection techniques
- Engage clients and coordinate with clinical staff to prevent AMA discharges
- Ensure the facility is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations, including food safety and Environment of Care (EOC) protocols
- Conduct equipment safety checks and fire/disaster preparedness drills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
