Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Adolescent Wellness Academy • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) is hiring a Youth Behavioral Health Advocate to support our evening IOP/PHP program for adolescents ages 13–17. This role functions similarly to a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), providing supervision, structure, and support to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
You will be a key member of the treatment team, supporting program flow, client safety, and family experience during evening programming.

Requirements

• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Ideal for students/recent grads in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related fields
• Strong communication skills and professionalism
• Organized and dependable in a fast-paced setting

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adolescents during groups, transitions, and breaks
• Monitor safety and maintain program structure
• Support clinicians with program flow and scheduling
• Assist with family check-in/check-out
• Manage front desk tasks (phones, attendance, documentation)
• Respond to escalations using trauma-informed approaches

Benefits

• Be part of launching a new adolescent mental health program and gain hands-on experience within a supportive clinical team.
• Strong growth potential as the program expands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed