144 behavioral health jobs found in Butner, NC

Job Description Description Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. What we offer eligible candidates: Commitment incentive Relocation Assistance Why join our team? Safe work environment with security officers present in the facility who work collaboratively with the staff and patients Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care to our patients Opportunities for ongoing professional developmental growth Who are we looking for? RN with at least one year of work experience Experience in behavioral health nursing (pediatric or adult) strongly preferred Strong understanding of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in need of crisis stabilization and...

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. Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Who are we looking for? LPN with at least one year of work experience Experience in behavioral health nursing (pediatric or adult) strongly preferred Strong understanding of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in need of crisis stabilization and behavioral/psychosocial needs Excellent communication and team skills What is the work schedule? 36 hours per week (considered full time) 12-hour shifts with current need for night shift No rotating...

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. Youth Behavioral Health Cardinal Unit is seeking a Student Nurse Extern I to join their team. It is a temporary position. UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility Cardinal Unit (1 YBH) is a 14-bed inpatient unit that evaluate s, treats, and monitors adolescents aged 12 to 15 who need acute psychiatric stabilization. Our goal is to stabilize the current crisis, engage natural and community supports, and assist individuals in planning for further care as clinically indicated. We aim to provide competent psychiatric stabilization through various methods, including evaluation, assessment, observation, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions; psychotropic medication treatment; family engagement; and therapy management....

Job Description Description Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. What we offer eligible candidates: Commitment incentive Relocation Assistance Why join our team? Safe work environment with security officers present in the facility who work collaboratively with the staff and patients Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care to our patients Opportunities for ongoing professional developmental growth Who are we looking for? RN with at least one year of work experience Experience in behavioral health nursing (pediatric or adult) strongly preferred Strong understanding of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in need of crisis stabilization and...

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. Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Why join our team? Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care to our patients Opportunities for ongoing professional developmental growth Who are we looking for? RN with at least one year of work experience Experience in behavioral health nursing (pediatric or adult) strongly preferred Strong understanding of pediatric patients in need of crisis stabilization and behavioral/psychosocial needs Excellent communication and team skills What...

Job Description Description Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. What we offer eligible candidates: Commitment incentive Relocation Assistance Who are we looking for? RN with at least one year of work experience Experience in behavioral health nursing (pediatric or adult) strongly preferred Strong understanding of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in need of crisis stabilization and behavioral/psychosocial needs Excellent communication and team skills What is the work schedule? 36 hours per week (considered full time) 12-hour shifts with current need for night shift No rotating shifts Weekday and weekends (preferred scheduling) No on-call Interested in...

Job Description Description UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team! We are seeking a New Graduate RN to work on a multidisciplinary team. The New Graduate RN will primarily be working on Healing Journey Unit comprised of adolescent in crisis with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Seeking nursing graduates to start Winter 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Variable shifts available and will be discuss during the interview. Rotating weekends and holidays. Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Butner, NC What we offer to eligible candidates: C ommitment incentive Relocation Assistance In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center (YBH is part of UNC Medical Center) New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in their final semester of nursing school or...

Job Description Description Are you passionate about addressing the behavioral health challenges facing today’s youth? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. What we offer eligible candidates: Commitment incentive Relocation Assistance Why join our team? Safe work environment with security officers present in the facility who work collaboratively with the staff and patients Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care to our patients Opportunities for ongoing professional developmental growth Who are we looking for? RN New Graduate Understanding of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in need of crisis stabilization and behavioral/psychosocial needs Excellent communication and team skills What is the work schedule? 36 hours per week...

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The FNP preferred or PNP will evaluate and manage medical conditions that may arise in pediatric and adolescent youth who are hospitalized for psychiatric purposes. Management strongly prefers candidates with at least one year of experience as an FNP or PNP. Examples include: comprehensive medical assessment for adolescents, addressing medical needs related to sexual activity, providing consultation on the medical management of chronic conditions for hospitalized youth, and providing guidance on the management of acute medical conditions that arise during psychiatric hospitalization, including transfer to a higher level of medical care when needed. This position is located at the Youth Behavior Health Hospital (UNC...

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 January 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...

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. *This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN 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 Hospitals RN Incentive Program here:  https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-nurse-incentive-program Leadership opportunity!  Seeking CN IV team leader to join the BHED team! Ideal candidate will have behavioral health experience with both young and older population as well as charge nurse / supervisory experience.   UNC Hospitals Behavioral Health Emergency Department (BHED) provides care to approximately...

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 a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse II to join our Child, Adolescent & Eating Disorders Unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This rotating (day/night) inpatient nursing position is ideal for behavioral health nurses with pediatric or adolescent nursing experience. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and individuals receiving specialized mental health care while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. This unit includes three (3) specialized patient populations: child, adolescent, and patients receiving treatment for eating disorders. Safety is the key component of the care provided as well as the introduction of...

Job Description Description Hours: 7:00p-7:00a, Weekends and Holidays. Opportunity for CN II to join the Behavioral Health Emergency Department (BHED)! UNC Hospitals Behavioral Health Emergency Department (BHED) provides care to approximately 5,000 patients annually. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the new state of the art Emergency Department Transitional Unit, the BHED can accommodate up to 42 beds for patients seeking mental health care in a patient centered environment. BHED staff partner and work closely with Emergency Medicine to provide compassionate, quality mental health care, focusing on the unique needs of patients and families which may include those struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This is a 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shift position. Benefits and commitment incentive offered! Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with...

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 pm – 7:00 am 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 features...

Job Description Description *This position may qualify for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, which offers up to a $20,000.00 Commitment Incentive and Relocation Assistance maybe available. Please ask your recruiter for more details. 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 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. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNC Health Johnston offers a continuum of behavioral health services to support individuals in crisis. The Behavioral Health Holding area in the Emergency Department provides a safe space for...

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: A Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: 1. Clinical- Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and...

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 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. Clinical Nurse II needed for UNC Health Youth Behavioral Health (YBH), in Butner, North Carolina. We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II, preferably with strong clinical experience in adolescent mental health to work with a multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Nurse II will be working primarily on Dogwood, a 16-bed unit comprised of pediatric patients in need of crisis stabilization, providing multidisciplinary treatment focused on addressing...

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: The Clinical Nurse III practices at the level of a competent to expert practitioner of nursing, as defined by Benner, P. (1984). From Novice to Expert. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems. In addition the Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and unit goals. The Clinical Nurse III serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge. Seeking Clinical Nurse IIIto join the UNC Youth Behavioral Health – New Day Inpatient Unit Team! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse III preferably with...

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 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. Seeking Clinical Nurse II to join the UNC Youth Behavioral Health – New Day Inpatient Unit Team! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II preferably with child and adolescent mental health experience, to join our multidisciplinary team. This position will primarily support New Day, a 15-bed inpatient unit serving adolescents in crisis with a variety of mental health diagnoses, but will be expected to work across all four units within the facility as...

Job Description Description Have you ever considered a role in Care Management? UNC Medical Center is the place for you! What is the schedule? 40 hrs/week with flexible schedule options available Weekend rotation Holiday rotation No Nights No on-call Who are we looking for? Experienced RNs who: Have at least 2 years of RN experience (preferably in Adult Acute Care) Have an interest in driving the discharge process Enjoy advocating for patient needs and care progression Thrive in a team environment Would like to learn how to be a Care Manager or would like to continue their Care Manager career at UNC Medical Center If this sounds like you…apply now! 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: The Care Manager RN plays a crucial role in...

Job Description Description We are pleased to announce that we are looking for a Clinical Nurse II to join the Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit (4 Neurosciences). Position Offering: Shift: Rotating shifts - current need is night shift with rotating weekend & holidays Hours: Full time; 36 hours per week; three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC 4 Neurosciences is comprised of three adult units which serve specific mental health populations. Geropsychiatry is a 10-bed unit serving geriatric patients admitted for the management of multiple medical and mental health issues. Crisis Stabilization is a 15-bed unit with nursing care provided to patients hospitalized for stabilization during acute mental health episodes. Perinatal Psychiatry is a 5-bed unit solely focused on treatment of women with psychiatric disorders during...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit! Seeking nursing graduates to start in the Fall of 2026 (Sept/Oct). Position Offering: Shift: Night shift with rotating weekend & holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC 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...