Mid Level Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs
Mid level behavioral health nurse jobs call for nurses ready to own patient caseloads independently, guide newer staff, and make clinical decisions with minimal supervision. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Humana, Ryan Health, and Inova Health hiring at this level now.
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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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Mid Level Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level behavioral health nurse job?
Position your experience around clinical autonomy and outcomes you have driven directly. Highlight cases you managed independently, any informal mentoring of newer nurses, and competencies like crisis intervention, treatment planning, or psychiatric assessment. Tailor your application to show you can function with limited oversight, and emphasize settings or populations where you have developed genuine depth.
Which companies hire mid level behavioral health nurses?
Companies hiring mid level behavioral health nurses right now include Humana, Ryan Health, and Inova Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including health systems, inpatient psychiatric facilities, community mental health centers, and outpatient behavioral health groups.
Are there remote mid level behavioral health nurse jobs?
Yes, though most behavioral health nursing roles require in-person patient contact. About 14% of mid level behavioral health nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be in telehealth psychiatry, utilization review, or care coordination rather than direct bedside or crisis care roles.
How do I move up to a mid level behavioral health nurse role?
Moving into a mid level behavioral health nurse role comes from building consistent clinical depth over your early years. That means taking ownership of complex or high-acuity patients, volunteering to onboard or support newer colleagues, and earning credentials like a psychiatric-mental health certification. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as improved patient outcomes or reduced escalations, is what distinguishes mid level candidates from those still in their first role.
Which industries hire the most mid level behavioral health nurses?
Mid Level behavioral health nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume or complex care environments that require nurses who can practice with meaningful autonomy rather than close supervision.