Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs
Behavioral Health Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health centers, and residential treatment facilities, from entry-level to charge nurse and clinical supervisor, with specializations in crisis intervention, substance use disorder, and geriatric psychiatry. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.
WORK SHIFT
- Work Day(s): Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
- Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Experience
- 3 years supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy
- Experience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues
Education
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- An unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership
- Knowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental programs and procedures
- Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Provide evidence-based and effective delivery of services (e.g., assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed.
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s), documented medical records, treatment history, etc.
- Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care.
- Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care.
- Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
- Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patients.
Administration
- Complete notes in electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans.
- Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participate in team meetings and case consultations (as needed).
- Seek additional evidence-based training associated with role.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
1777-1797 Northeast Expressway
JOB FAMILY
Behavioral Health
INTRODUCTION
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.
WORK SHIFT
- Work Day(s): Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
- Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Experience
- 3 years supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy
- Experience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues
Education
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- An unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership
- Knowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental programs and procedures
- Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Provide evidence-based and effective delivery of services (e.g., assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed.
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s), documented medical records, treatment history, etc.
- Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care.
- Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care.
- Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
- Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patients.
Administration
- Complete notes in electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans.
- Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participate in team meetings and case consultations (as needed).
- Seek additional evidence-based training associated with role.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
1777-1797 Northeast Expressway
JOB FAMILY
Behavioral Health
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Who's Hiring
- ANGELS CARE61A
- Burrell Behavioral Health57
- Monarch Healthcare42
- Advocate Aurora Health42
- Optum31
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health nurse jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with no restrictions in the state of practice
- Experience in a psychiatric, mental health, or substance use disorder clinical setting
- Proficiency in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention protocols
- Completion of or eligibility for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification (ANCC PMH-BC)
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health documentation
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for inpatient and emergency psychiatric roles
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to psychiatric settings
Highlight specific behavioral health skills like de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and experience with involuntary holds or 5150 evaluations. Generic nursing resumes get screened out fast when hiring managers are looking for psych-specific clinical competence.
List your certifications prominently
Certifications like ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing or Basic Life Support carry real weight in behavioral health hiring. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.
Filter by facility type, not just location
Your day-to-day responsibilities differ sharply between an inpatient acute psych unit, a community mental health clinic, and a residential facility. Target postings that match the clinical environment you're strongest in rather than applying broadly and explaining the mismatch later.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Behavioral health nurse interviews consistently use situational prompts around patient aggression, medication refusal, and mandated reporting. Rehearse specific examples from your clinical experience using the situation-action-outcome format before each interview.
Negotiate schedule and floating policies early
Mandatory float assignments to medical floors are common friction points for behavioral health nurses. Ask about float policies, patient ratios, and on-call expectations during the offer stage so you're not surprised after your first few weeks on the unit.
Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health nurses?
ANGELS CARE, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Monarch Healthcare are hiring the most behavioral health nurses right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in inpatient psychiatric units and community mental health organizations.
How many behavioral health nurse jobs are remote?
About 25% of behavioral health nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles most common in telehealth psychiatric triage, care coordination, and utilization review. Direct inpatient and crisis stabilization positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a behavioral health nurse?
Start by earning an Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license. Gain clinical experience in a psychiatric, mental health, or substance use disorder setting, then pursue the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certified credential once you meet the eligibility hours. Continuing education in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention strengthens your candidacy further.
How can you get hired as a behavioral health nurse with little experience?
Focus on roles in community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, or residential facilities, which tend to have more structured onboarding for newer nurses than acute inpatient units. Completing a nursing externship or clinical rotation in a psychiatric setting during school gives you relevant hours to cite. Obtaining your BLS certification and completing any available training in de-escalation or motivational interviewing signals readiness even without years of post-licensure experience.
What does the behavioral health nurse interview process look like?
Most behavioral health nurse interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a nurse manager or director of behavioral health. Expect scenario-based questions about patient aggression, suicide risk assessment, medication refusal, and mandatory reporting. Some facilities add a panel interview with multidisciplinary team members or a brief skills assessment covering documentation and safety protocols before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your clinical background, facility preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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