Creative Group Facilitator – Adolescent Mental Health

About the role

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) in Boca Raton, Florida, helps teens aged 13-17 build confidence, express themselves and develop healthy coping skills through its Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. It is expanding its creative programming and is looking for Group Facilitators with backgrounds in art, music, yoga, dance, movement, mindfulness, recreation or other expressive activities. Groups run 75 minutes, including 15 minutes for documentation, and meet weekly or biweekly on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate creative, recreational or wellness groups.
• Facilitate activities such as art, music, yoga, dance, movement, mindfulness or expressive arts.
• Encourage self-expression, emotional regulation, confidence and healthy coping skills.
• Adapt activities to different abilities, comfort levels and group dynamics.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where teens feel safe to participate.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and complete timely group documentation.

Required profile

• Experience facilitating groups, teaching, coaching or leading creative or wellness activities.
• Background in art instruction, music, yoga, dance, recreational programming, mindfulness or related disciplines.
• Confidence engaging adolescents and managing group dynamics.
• Consistent availability for weekly or every-other-week on-site groups in Boca Raton.
• Preferred: experience with adolescents, behavioral health, PHP/IOP programs, trauma-informed practices or therapeutic recreation; relevant certifications are a plus.

Required skills

• Strong communication skills
• Creativity, flexibility and a people-first approach