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

Family First Adolescent Services•Wesley Chapel, FL

About The Position

Family First Adolescent Services is seeking a Licensed Program Coordinator - Academic Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of its Tampa PHP Program. The role ensures high standards of care and consistency across departments while supporting adolescent clients and their families in a structured, collaborative treatment environment. The coordinator supervises the Case Manager, facilitates family communication, and helps align clinical, academic, and operational processes. The position also contributes to program development and improvement while modeling the organization’s mission, values, and trauma-informed care principles.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure.
Familiarity with trauma-informed, attachment-based, or family systems approaches.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Tampa 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.