Adolescent Wellness Academy·Davie, Florida
Lead the clinical treatment experience for adolescents in PHP/IOP settings, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapy. Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and families while helping establish clinical standards for a new program.
Licensed Primary Therapist On Site | Davie or Boca Raton, FL | Full-Time | Schedule: 12:00pm to 8:00pm
You are the clinical owner of each client's treatment experience at AWA. From intake through discharge, you lead assessment, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, and case coordination — while helping build the culture and clinical standards of a brand-new program from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join a founding team and shape something meaningful from day one. Backgrounds that translate well: Adolescent Mental Health · PHP/IOP · Community Mental Health · School-Based Counseling · Residential Treatment What You'll Do Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents in PHP/IOP Complete biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and master treatment plans at intake Lead each case from a multidisciplinary lens in collaboration with psychiatry, case management, and external providers Communicate weekly with families regarding clinical progress and expectations Monitor treatment progress and adjust plans when progress stalls or clinical needs shift Facilitate assigned groups and participate in clinical meetings and case conceptualization Support crisis intervention as needed; coordinate with clinical leadership on escalations Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning with families and outside providers Complete all documentation within required timeframes and compliance standards What We're Looking For Required Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Licensed Clinician (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) in Florida Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy 2+ years of experience in adolescent mental health or PHP/IOP settings Bilingual required: English and Spanish or Portuguese Skilled in CBT, DBT, MI, and family systems approaches Confident leading groups, engaging resistant teens, and navigating complex family dynamics Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug test Organized, grounded, and genuinely invested in adolescent outcomes AWA is an adolescent mental health organization operating PHP and IOP programs across South Florida. We exist to serve teens and families at their most critical moments — and this role leads that work clinically every day. Learn More:Adolescent Wellness Academy
Requires a Master's degree and licensure as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT in Florida, or status as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. Candidates must have 2+ years of adolescent mental health experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.
