Lead Mental Health Technician – Adolescents (Bilingual)

On-Site | Davie, FL | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | $20–$22/hour

About The Role

Lead the Mental Health Technician team supporting adolescents ages 13–17 in a PHP/IOP behavioral health program. This hands-on role combines team supervision, client support, crisis de-escalation, documentation, and daily program coordination.

Relevant experience: Behavioral Health

• Mental Health
• Youth Services
• Case Management
• Education
• Team Leadership
  
  

What You'll Do

• Supervise, train, and support the Mental Health Technician team
• Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and program coverage
• Support client intakes, assessments, drug testing, groups, and psychiatric appointments
• Observe client behavior and document concerns accurately
• Provide emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries
• Respond to crises using de-escalation and redirection techniques
• Collaborate with therapists and clinical leadership
• Complete incident reports and required documentation
• Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and Environment of Care compliance
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately
  
  

What We're Looking For

Required

• Two or more years of behavioral health or mental health experience
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Strong documentation and incident-reporting skills
• Calm, professional, and emotionally regulated under pressure
• Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with adolescents
• PHP, IOP, residential, or substance use treatment experience
• High school diploma or GED
  
  

About AWA

Adolescent Wellness Academy provides PHP and IOP mental health treatment for adolescents ages 13–17 and their families across South Florida.

Learn more: Adolescent Wellness Academy