Job Title : Clinical Director
Location : Coconut Creek, FL (Johnson Road, 33073 – Boca Raton Area)
Schedule : Full-Time, In-Person
About Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA)
Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) is a Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment center serving adolescents and their families. With multiple locations across South Florida, AWA delivers evidence-based, family-centered care focused on trauma healing, emotional regulation, and creative expression. We are expanding our reach and seeking a passionate Clinical Director to lead our new site in the Boca Raton area.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements to be considered :
- Licensed mental health clinician in Florida (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or PsyD)
- Qualified Supervisor designation in Florida
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a behavioral health setting
- Experience working with adolescents in PHP and / or IOP levels of care
- Experience opening or launching new behavioral health programs is strongly preferred
Position Summary
The Clinic Director is responsible for the full oversight of AWA's Coconut Creek location, ensuring clinical excellence, team development, operational compliance, and organizational growth. This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for census, culture, quality, and outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
Business Performance Oversight
Drive and monitor key performance metrics including census, clinical engagement, documentation compliance, and client outcomesLead weekly performance meetings and collaborate with the executive team on clinic strategy, census growth, and quality improvementOversee staffing models, ensure budget alignment, and maintain real-time clinic performance dashboardsFull Team Leadership
Supervise all clinical and non-clinical team members, including therapists, BHTs, administrative staff, and facility supportFacilitate daily huddles, team meetings, 1 : 1 supervision, ongoing training, and team development initiativesFoster a culture of accountability, compassion, transparency, and collaboration across the clinicAdmissions & Community Outreach
Oversee the clinical assessment and intake process, ensuring a smooth transition from inquiry to admissionParticipate in family consultations and support the Enrollment & Outreach team in promoting the clinic's visibilityBuild and maintain strong referral relationships with schools, hospitals, private practices, and other community partnersOperational Oversight
Manage day-to-day clinic operations including program schedules, facility safety, documentation timelines, and client satisfactionEnsure efficient communication between clinical, medical, administrative, and billing departmentsImplement and maintain systems that reflect clinical excellence, organizational structure, and compliance integrityClinical Supervision, Compliance & Development
Provide clinical supervision and leadership for licensed staff, registered interns, and student traineesUphold and enforce full compliance with Joint Commission, AHCA, and DCF standards—ensuring audit readiness at all timesLead therapist development through individualized feedback, documentation audits, case consultation, and clinical coachingAddress escalations, guide ethical decision-making, and promote continuous learning across the clinical teamThis role is ideal for a compassionate, results-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical care and operational excellence. Join us in shaping the future of adolescent behavioral health.