Lead Licensed Therapist

Job Title: Lead Licensed Therapist
Location: Kendall Office | 9350 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (up to 2 days may be 10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Language Requirement: Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
Reports To: Dr. Jackie Pablos, Clinical Director

Adolescent Wellness Academy is a PHP, IOP, and virtual treatment program serving adolescents and their families. Grounded in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and family systems work, our Kendall-based program delivers culturally responsive, evidence-based services in a collaborative and highly supportive setting.

We are seeking a dynamic and bilingual Lead Licensed Therapist to join our Kendall clinical team. This role is ideal for a clinician with deep family therapy experience and the capacity to lead, mentor, and deliver high-quality services in a structured, fast-paced environment. The Lead Family Therapist will oversee the family therapy track, support less experienced clinicians and interns, run groups, and maintain a small caseload of both families and individuals when needed.

• Provide weekly or biweekly family therapy sessions for PHP clients and their caregivers
• Lead multi-family groups, parent support sessions, and intensive scenario-based family therapy work
• Support individual therapy when needed, taking a small caseload to relieve primary therapists
• Oversee and evolve the family therapy program structure, including outcomes and curriculum
• Act as a point of contact for parent concerns, de-escalating conflict and communicating with professionalism and empathy
• Assist with clinical supervision of master’s and doctoral-level practicum students (if qualified)
• Support documentation audits and ensure timely, compliant clinical records
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback to team members
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement, and team collaboration
• Contribute to outreach, professional development, and occasional community presentations

Required:

• Active Florida license: LMFT (preferred), LMHC, LCSW, Psy.D., or Ph.D.
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure providing therapy to adolescents and families
• Strong experience in family systems, trauma-informed care, and adolescent development
• Ability to lead groups, support parent engagement, and work collaboratively across disciplines
• Skilled in crisis assessment and de-escalation
• Organized and timely with clinical documentation
• Natural team leader with strong interpersonal and feedback skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in higher levels of care (PHP, IOP, RTC, or inpatient)
• Qualified Supervisor (QS) credential in Florida or interest in pursuing it
• Experience training or supervising interns and early-career clinicians

At AWA, you’ll work in a values-driven environment that encourages growth, impact, and innovation. You’ll collaborate closely with a passionate team of clinicians who believe in the power of connection, family healing, and cultural responsiveness. If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and make a difference in the lives of teens and their families—we’d love to meet you.