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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
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services134
- Education11
- Insurance8
- Science & Research4
- Technology & Software4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of practice with no restrictions
- Experience in psychiatric, mental health, or substance use disorder care settings
- Current BLS certification and crisis prevention or de-escalation training
- Ability to perform psychiatric assessments, risk screenings, and safety planning
- Familiarity with mental health documentation systems and electronic health records
- Knowledge of involuntary hold procedures, patient rights, and behavioral health regulations
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to psychiatric settings
Highlight specific units you've worked in, such as inpatient psych, crisis stabilization, or detox, and name the patient populations you've served. Generic nursing resumes that omit behavioral health context get screened out before a hiring manager ever reads them.
List every relevant certification you hold
Certifications like BLS, CPI, de-escalation training, and psychiatric-mental health nursing credentials carry real weight on behavioral health applications. Put them in a dedicated section near the top so a recruiter scanning your resume doesn't have to search for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by care setting and population
Behavioral health nursing roles vary enormously between pediatric inpatient, adult outpatient, forensic psych, and community mobile crisis teams. Narrowing your search to the care model and patient population you know best means your application speaks directly to what that employer needs.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Behavioral health interviews almost always include de-escalation scenarios, questions about managing self-harm risk, and situations involving involuntary holds. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud, referencing specific protocols and your decision-making process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scheduling and supervision terms
Many behavioral health units run rotating shifts, mandatory overtime, or on-call obligations that differ from med-surg floors. Before accepting an offer, clarify float pool expectations, charge nurse rotation, and whether clinical supervision hours count toward any licensure requirements you're still completing.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health registered nurses?
The most active employers for behavioral health registered nurses right now are ANGELS CARE, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Monarch Healthcare, and the most openings are in Texas, North Carolina, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at health systems that operate dedicated psychiatric units alongside general acute care.
How many behavioral health registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 25% of behavioral health registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in telehealth crisis counseling, care management, and utilization review rather than direct inpatient care. Hands-on psychiatric nursing roles remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a behavioral health registered nurse?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN. From there, seek employment in a psychiatric, detox, or crisis stabilization setting to build foundational experience. After gaining clinical hours, you can pursue the Registered Nurse-Board Certified credential in psychiatric-mental health nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center to formalize your specialty.
Can you get a behavioral health registered nurse job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire new-grad RNs into behavioral health residency programs designed to build psychiatric nursing skills from the ground up. Highlighting clinical rotations in mental health settings, any volunteer work with vulnerable populations, and coursework in psychology or substance use strengthens your application significantly. Community mental health centers and correctional health contractors often have more entry-level openings than large academic medical centers.
What does the behavioral health registered nurse interview process look like?
Most behavioral health nursing interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the unit manager and sometimes a clinical educator. Expect scenario-based questions covering de-escalation, suicide risk assessment, managing aggressive behavior, and therapeutic communication. Some employers add a skills demonstration or require you to walk through a mock clinical situation before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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