Adolescent Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist – Adolescents PHP/IOP

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Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) – Boca Raton, FL
🕒 Full-Time | In-Person | Monday–Friday, Evening Shift
🌱 New Facility Opening – Founding Clinical Team Opportunity

Adolescent Wellness Academy is opening a new PHP/IOP facility in Boca Raton and is seeking a Primary Therapist to join our founding clinical team
. This is a unique opportunity to help build culture, structure, and clinical excellence from the ground up while providing high-quality care to adolescents and families.

The Primary Therapist is the clinical owner of each client’s treatment experience, responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapy, family engagement, and case management throughout the course of treatment.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents in PHP/IOP

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and master treatment plans

• Lead each case from a multidisciplinary perspective in collaboration with psychiatry, case management, and external providers

• Communicate weekly with families regarding progress and expectations

• Track client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Facilitate assigned groups and participate in clinical meetings and case conceptualization

• Support crisis intervention as needed

• Coordinate aftercare planning with families and outside providers

• Complete documentation within required time frames and compliance standards

• Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Licensed Clinician (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) in Florida

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

• Minimum 2 years of experience in adolescent mental health or treatment settings (PHP/IOP preferred)

• Strong clinical skills and comfort working with families

• Eligible for DCF & AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug test

• Spanish or Portuguese bilingual preferred

• Confident leading groups and engaging parents

• Skilled in CBT, DBT, MI, and family systems approaches

• Organized, dependable, and clinically grounded

• Passionate about adolescent mental health and quality care

This is more than a therapist role — it’s a chance to be part of launching a new program
, shaping team culture, and helping build something meaningful from day one. You’ll work alongside strong leadership in a collaborative, values-driven environment focused on real outcomes for teens and families.