8 behavioral health jobs found in Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Emergency Department team! Seeking nursing graduates to start July 2026 New Graduate Nurse needed for BHED. In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in their final semester of nursing school or recently graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months of the anticipated start date and worked as a RN for less than 6 months. The New Graduate Residency is a yearlong program supporting transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. Additionally, the program provides mentored clinical relationships to support development as a professional nurse. It is required for the applicant to...

Job Description Description Hours: 7p-7a About the Emergency Department: this Unit is an 8-bed non-designated holding area within the UNC REX Emergency Department, featuring private rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients. This specialized area provides focused, compassionate care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Nurses in Zone 4 manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, delivering expert care in a space designed to meet the unique needs of this patient population. Our ED team treats patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies, acute medical conditions, minor injuries, and behavioral health diagnoses. Our team provides expert care across a wide spectrum of medical emergencies, including behavioral health crises, strokes, and cardiac events. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Unit (Zone 4) Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Position Summary Join our dynamic Emergency Department team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients experiencing behavioral health crises and medical emergencies. As a Registered Nurse in Zone 4, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a specialized behavioral health holding area designed to support patient safety, dignity, and recovery. About Zone 4 Zone 4 is an 8-bed, non-designated holding area located within the Emergency Department. The unit...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. The Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) provides a prompt response to situations where patients, visitors, or staff who exhibit acute behavioral changes with at-risk behavior. To contain the situation, protect the patient, visitor, staff member, or others in the vicinity, BERT team members collaborate with healthcare providers, hospital security, and nursing teams and obtain necessary medical and/or psychiatric attention for the affected individual. The BERT team consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) team, available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week....

Job Description Description UNC REX Emergency Department includes 54 beds with a non-designated holding area that consist of 8 beds with private rooms, catering to behavioral health patient needs in the ED​. We have 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, in department radiology suite and a decontamination room. Our ED team cares for patients in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health diagnoses. Patients with heart conditions receive excellent care in the REX ED Chest Pain Center, home of the Triangle's first accredited chest pain center. Stroke care is provided to patients by our Joint Commission certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. The REX ED Leadership team is focused on teamwork and positive co-worker recognition for staff in our fast-paced work environment. Summary: Works as a member of the...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here : https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a UNC REX Emergency Department includes 54 beds with a non-designated holding area that consist of 8 beds with private rooms, catering to behavioral health patient needs in the ED. We have 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, department radiology suite and a decontamination room. Our ED team cares for patients in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health...

Job Description Description Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a UNC REX Emergency Department includes 54 beds with a non-designated holding area that consist of 8 beds with private rooms, catering to behavioral health patient needs in the ED. We have 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, department radiology suite and a decontamination room. Our ED team cares for patients in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health diagnoses. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on...

Job Description Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities: 1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. 2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate...