Program Operations Manager - Adolescent Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Program Operations Manager - Adolescent Mental Health
On-Site | Kendall (Miami), FL | Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Full-Time
About the Role
Lead daily operations for an adolescent mental health PHP/IOP program. You'll manage the team, schedules, and systems that keep each day running smoothly and create a safe, structured environment where teens and families thrive.
Backgrounds that translate well: Education
- School Administration
- Youth Programs
- Behavioral Health
- Program Management
- Operations
What You'll Do
- Lead daily PHP/IOP program operations in a safe, structured environment
- Supervise and coach Wellness Coordinators with clear expectations and accountability
- Manage staff scheduling, coverage, attendance, census, and intake coordination
- Guide the team in responding to adolescents' behavioral and emotional needs
- Partner with therapists, clinical leadership, and families on a consistent client experience
- Monitor documentation, incident reporting, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance
- De-escalate challenges calmly and keep the program on track through change
- Coordinate facility, supply, and administrative needs
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years in education, youth services, behavioral health, program management, or operations leadership
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong organization and ability to juggle shifting priorities
- Confidence giving feedback and holding staff accountable
- Calm, solutions-focused approach to crisis situations
- Strong attention to documentation, policy, and safety
- Ability to connect with adolescents while maintaining structure and boundaries
- Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening and drug testing
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
About AWA
Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) provides adolescent mental health PHP and IOP services across South Florida, helping teens and families grow through structured, compassionate care.
Learn More: Adolescent Wellness Academy
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations for an adolescent mental health PHP/IOP program while supervising and coaching staff. Manage scheduling, intake coordination, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of experience in education, youth services, or behavioral health operations leadership. Candidates must be eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Operations Manager - Adolescent Behavioral Health at Adolescent Wellness Academy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Behavioral Health Administration Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score
- No call
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Living in Kendall
- Median resident rent
- $1,905/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.