Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Charlotte are concentrated in Midtown, University City, and the South End corridor, with strong demand from residential treatment centers, hospital systems, and community mental health organizations. Employers hiring right now include Atrium Health, Avance Care, and Novant Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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11210 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Social Services
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This position is responsible for working 24 hours weekly, 8 hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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$28.55 - $42.85Essential Functions
- Utilizes resources to meet patient care needs by collaborating with appropriate guardians and community agencies.
- Assesses patients' problems, needs, and level of functioning.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation.
- Provides various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
- Assists individual, groups, and families through the therapeutic relationship; evaluates and treats mental disorders and other conditions through the use of a combination of psychotherapeutic techniques and human development principles.
- Establishes and conducts appropriate interventions/treatment. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Provides patient care according to established policies/procedures and professional standards of care.
- Designs, plans, and implements effective patient education.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care according to identified needs and managers clients in crisis.
- Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record.
- Presents cases in clinical team members meetings in a clear, concise, and clinically relevant manner.
- Completes all assessments within facility-established timeframes. Coordinates discharge planning and of care for next provider.
Physical Requirements
Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another and coordinating and communicating with other team members in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Dependent on program must be license-eligible and actively seeking appropriate licensure to practice counseling in the state of which one performs work. Clinical experience preferred. CPI and BLS HCP certification from AHA required within 90 days of hire if working in an inpatient psychiatric setting, Psychiatric Emergency Department or the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. Must have good therapeutic communication skills.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provides behavioral health services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team; assesses, treats, plans, and provides psychoeducation, and individual, family, and group therapy.
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Who's Hiring
- Atrium Health134

- Avance Care24

- Novant Health12

- NEW LEAF PEER SUPPORT12N
- McLeod Centers for Wellbeing12

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician job in Charlotte?
Focus your search on Charlotte's residential treatment facilities, hospital-based behavioral health units, and community mental health centers, which cluster in areas like University City, Midtown, and the Steele Creek corridor. Candidates who hold a CPI or crisis intervention certification stand out in Charlotte's competitive market. Applying directly to multi-site providers and health systems gives you access to the broadest range of openings across the metro.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Charlotte?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health technicians in Charlotte include Atrium Health, Avance Care, and Novant Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Charlotte's hiring landscape includes large hospital networks, private residential treatment organizations, and nonprofit community behavioral health agencies serving Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Charlotte?
Yes, but only for a narrow slice of roles, since behavioral health technician work is primarily hands-on and requires direct client contact in clinical or residential settings. About 100% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in care coordination, case management support, and telehealth-assisted monitoring functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a behavioral health technician job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is applying to residential treatment centers and group home operators, which regularly hire candidates without prior clinical experience and provide paid on-the-job training. Organizations operating in Mecklenburg County often accept applicants with a high school diploma and a clean background check. Starting as a mental health associate, psychiatric technician aide, or direct support professional opens doors to behavioral health technician roles with the same employers.
Which industries hire the most behavioral health technicians in Charlotte?
Charlotte behavioral health technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Charlotte's continued investment in hospital expansion, outpatient behavioral health infrastructure, and community-based crisis services has made these sectors the dominant sources of local hiring for this role.
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