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 Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Monarch Healthcare. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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02040 GCMG Psychiatry Adult: Billingsley - Behavioral Health
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Outpatient Behavioral Health
Full-time: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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$59.00 - $88.50
If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health — the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together on our Behavioral Health team at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte is seeking an experienced, full-time Advanced Practice Provider specializing in Psychiatry to provide high-quality mental health services to patients throughout Charlotte and the surrounding communities.
This position is open to board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) and Physician Assistants (PA) who are specifically trained and proficient in the delivery of psychiatric services within the Atrium Health Psychiatry Service Line.
The provider will perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adult patients across the lifespan. The APP will be responsible for evaluating, stabilizing, and treating patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mood and thought disorders.
Position Details
Outpatient Behavioral Health
Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
36 patient contact hours per week
No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
Teaching opportunities with residents and/or APP Fellows
$2,500 CME allowance plus 40 CME hours annually
Eligible for moonlighting opportunities, PTO, and Performance Incentive Bonuses up to 5%
Position Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current or eligible licensure to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina and South Carolina
Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required
BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required
Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice and maintain certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from a nationally recognized certifying body
Physician Assistants must maintain certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); current or pending CAQ certification preferred
One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred
Demonstrated critical-thinking and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider delivers specialized psychiatric services in an outpatient setting to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions. The APP performs psychiatric evaluations, establishes diagnoses, develops individualized treatment plans, manages psychiatric medications, monitors treatment response, and coordinates ongoing behavioral health care in collaboration with the Psychiatry Service Line.
Essential Functions
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within established scope of practice
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated
Accurately document patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in the medical record
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and available resources
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals as clinically indicated
Participate in departmental meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and policy development as requested
Advocate for the behavioral health needs of patients and families
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and computer use
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
Must possess intact senses of sight, hearing, touch, and finger dexterity
Must speak English fluently and clearly
Must be able to respond appropriately and professionally in stressful or crisis situations
When you join Atrium Health, you become part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing behavioral health is supported, and you have access to the resources needed to thrive both personally and professionally.
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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:
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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.
Behavioral Health Charlotte is looking for an experienced full time advanced practice provider (APP) specialized in psychiatry to provide quality mental health services to the patients in the Charlotte and surrounding community.
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- Monarch Healthcare39

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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 Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Monarch Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 25% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of September 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 September 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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