Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and substance use treatment programs at every level from entry-level associate therapist through senior clinician. Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro generate the highest volume of openings, where employers like Atrium Health, UNC Health, and Monarch NC maintain ongoing hiring across outpatient, crisis, and integrated care settings. The most sought-after specialties in North Carolina include trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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02040 GCMG Psych: Park Road - Behavioral Health
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Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05Essential Functions
Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
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, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons 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. Full licensure in applicable state required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
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
Benefits and more
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.
Job Profile SummaryProvides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Department:
02040 GCMG Psych: Park Road - Behavioral Health
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05Essential Functions
Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
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, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons 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. Full licensure in applicable state required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
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
Benefits and more
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.
Job Profile SummaryProvides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health35
- RHA Health Services28
- Atrium Health20
- Monarch Healthcare14
- Duke Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, or equivalent license issued or recognized by North Carolina
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in an outpatient or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Netsmart
- Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timeframes per North Carolina regulatory standards
- Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in North Carolina?
You earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, then apply for licensure through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors for the LCMHC credential, or the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board for the LCSW. Both require supervised postgraduate hours and a passing score on the relevant national examination before full independent licensure is granted.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, RHA Health Services, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems and community mental health organizations generate some of the most consistent openings in the state across outpatient, residential, and crisis care settings.
Which North Carolina cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Concord have the most behavioral health therapist openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham lead because of their large hospital systems and growing outpatient behavioral health networks, while Greensboro and other Piedmont cities benefit from a concentration of community mental health centers and nonprofit providers that maintain steady hiring.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapists can deliver individual and group counseling entirely through telehealth platforms. About 38% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting strong adoption of telehealth across community mental health and private group practice settings. Intake coordination and care management roles are among the most commonly fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate-level or provisional licensure positions while accumulating the supervised hours required for full LCMHC or LCSW licensure. Large North Carolina employers like Monarch NC, Trillium Health Resources, and Atrium Health hire provisionally licensed therapists into structured supervision programs. Lateral moves from case manager, psychiatric technician, or community support specialist roles are common starting points, and completing practicum rotations at a North Carolina community mental health center gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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