45 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: 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 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 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 Why You’ll Love This Role Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM No nights and no on-call responsibilities Join the Complex Discharge Team , a collaborative team within our Care Management Department Make a meaningful impact by helping patients with complex needs overcome barriers to safe, timely discharge Help improve patient outcomes and satisfaction through coordinated, patient-centered care What You’ll Do As a Care Manager RN, you’ll: Assess patients with complex medical and discharge needs and develop individualized plans of care Identify barriers early and develop safe, realistic, and sustainable discharge plans Coordinate care across providers, interdisciplinary teams, post-acute facilities, payors, and community resources Promote timely progression of care, appropriate resource utilization, and compliance with departmental,...

Job Description Description We are looking for an Experienced Care Manager who is interested in a per diem position What is the schedule? One 8 hr shift/week One holiday/year No Nights No on-call Who are we looking for? Have at least 2 years of RN Care Manager experience Have an interest in driving a safe discharge process Enjoy advocating for patient needs and care progression Thrive in a team environment Able to work at both UNC Medical Center and UNC Hillsborough 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 providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients within UNC Health. This position involves utilizing a variety of skills, including...

Job Description Description Have you ever considered a role in Care Management? UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill is the place for you! What is the schedule? 40 hrs/week (Five 8hr shifts) Weekend rotation Holiday rotation No Nights No on-call Who are we looking for? Experienced RNs and RN Care Managers who: Have at Least 2 years of RN inpatient in an Acute Care setting (Preference given to candidates with Care Manager experience) Have the interest and drive to direct safe discharge process. Enjoy advocating for and leading patient care progression Want to become part of a supportive team in a positive environment. Want to expand your knowledge and experience in a Care Manager career at UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill) If this opportunity interests you…apply now! Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and...

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 Winter 2026 Position Offering: Shift: 2 day shifts and 1 night shifts 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...

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 will be assigned to support two primary care clinics, one in Chapel Hill and the other in Mebane. Summary: The Care Manager RN plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients within UNC Health. This position involves utilizing a variety of skills, including risk segmentation, patient assessments, patient-centered care plans, tasks or interventions, care transitions, delegated work, and payer communication. The Care Manager works collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and support throughout their healthcare journey. Responsibilities: 1. Patient Assessments: a. Conduct comprehensive care...

Job Description Description UNC Health Medical Group is currently seeking Physician Assistants and/or Family Nurse Practitioners to join our Virtual Practice Primary Care Team. The UNC Health Virtual Practice offers scheduled and on demand video, telephone, and E-Visits for a range of primary care conditions, allowing patients access to convenient, personalized care that fits their schedule - 16 hours per day, 365 days per year. About This Position: Rotating schedule working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to department minimums Virtual management of acute and chronic primary care needs No call Remote position, offering the opportunity for work/life balance with no commute. Must be physically located in the state of NC Ideal Candidate: 2+ years of primary care experience is required Experience with behavioral health is a plus Open-minded and flexible with change Strong virtual...

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. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks...

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...

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. The UNC Float/Flex Pool is seeking Nursing Assistants to join their team. This position may float to the Medical Center in Chapel Hill, the Hospital at Hillsborough in Hillsborough, and the Youth Behavioral Hospital in Butner, North Carolina. Prefer at least 6 months of NA experience. Position Offering: Shift: Day/Night Rotating, with current need being night shift and rotating weekends and holidays Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill & Hillsborough, NC The UNC Float/Flex Pool is made up of approximately 300 RNs and NAs/CSTs. We float to all 75 units of the main campus (except the OR and NCCC) and Hillsborough campus to...

Job Description Description We are looking for a Neurodiagnostic Patient Observer to join our prestigious epilepsy team at UNC! As an accredited Level IV Epilepsy Center, we care for a wide variety of neurology patients undergoing seizure testing in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab, Intensive Care Units, and Epilepsy Monitoring Units. Studies may be performed in an outpatient lab, at patient bedside, or in the operating room. In this role, you will be trained in a much-desired, specialized field within the department of neurology. Come join our team and learn first-hand what it means to provide excellence and Carolina Care in all areas of patient care, education, and research! This position will work full time on site at UNC Medical Center. 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....

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. Description: The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina is seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP or Physician Assistant with relevant psychiatric training) to join the Emergency Department’s Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). This provider is responsible for the screening, ongoing evaluation, and treatment of patients presenting with mental health and/or substance use–related concerns in the Emergency Department. The APP will augment the primary emergency medicine team by providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including but not limited to: Performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establishing diagnoses Responding to behavioral...

Job Description Description * This position qualifies for the UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, offering a $10,000 incentive. 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. Summary: Nurse Coordinator, Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition The Nurse Coordinator supports the UNC Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN) programs by coordinating care for patients receiving nutrition support therapy. This role is responsible for outpatient triage, patient education, and support of inpatient transition to home TPN/EN, with a strong focus on patient safety, CLABSI prevention, and optimization of nutrition therapy. The ideal candidate will have experience in triage nursing, central line care, and patient education, and will be able to assess both the physical and psychosocial...

Job Description Description The Emergency Department at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill campus is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment providing collaborative, evidenced-based, patient-centered emergency services to over 65,000 patients a year. We are a designated Level 1 Adult and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center serving as North Carolina's primary referral hospital as well as serving the surrounding communities of Orange County. Emergency Department staff collaboratively operate as a unified team across two distinct units – the Main ED (adults) and the Pediatric ED (children) - providing care for patients of all ages from neonates to geriatrics. The UNC Medical Center has a separate, dedicated Psych Emergency Department which works closely with our larger Emergency Department. At UNC Medical Center, your experience is valued, and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Full time;...

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. Nursing Assistant I needed for the Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit. The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit, in the new state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital, is a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40-bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert “Carolina Care” to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates...

Job Description Description A Nursing Assistant I (Per Diem) is needed for Pulmonary/Infectious Disease Acute Care - 6 Bedtower. This is a 31 bed medicine unit that provides advanced acute care for patients with pulmonary and infectious diseases. 6 Bedtower is equipped with dual channel telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry and cares for patients who are HIV positive, those who have respiratory diseases, and adults with cystic fibrosis. 6 Bedtower holds the Silver-level designation Beacon Award for Excellence™ from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. This designation highlights patient care units that distinguish themselves in every facet of patient care. For patients and families, Beacon designation signifies exceptional care through improved outcomes and satisfaction. For staff working in Beacon units, the designation means a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration between...

Job Description Description Nursing Assistant I needed for the Acute Care Trauma and General Surgery Unit - 5 Bedtower. Th is is a 36 hours per week position; working 12 hour rotating shifts (7am-7:30pm & 7pm-7:30am) with weekend and holiday rotation. This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package including PTO hours, which are accrued based on the number of worked hours. This position qualifies for incentives to eligible applicants. Are you ready to take your career to the next level in an environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth? Join our esteemed 28-bed Acute Care Trauma Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Here, we are renowned for our excellence in teamwork and provide unparalleled opportunities for learning experiences that you won't find anywhere else. Our patients, who are recovering from major traumatic events, benefit from our...

Job Description Description The Child Adolescent and Eating Disorder Psychiatry Inpatient Unit (5 Neurosciences) is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join their department. Position Offering: Shift: Day & Night Rotating, including weekends and holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC The Child Adolescent and Eating Disorders Psychiatry Unit is a 28-bed unit comprised of three different focus areas to include 14 Adolescent, 8 Child and 6 Eating Disorders patient beds. Safety is the key component of the care provided as well as introduction of positive coping skills, healthy living and positive leisure activities. *This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the program here:...

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 clinical nursing care and care coordination for children and adolescents with complex rehabilitation needs in support of three pediatric physiatrists. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical triage, patient and family education, and coordination across specialties, therapies, schools, community resources, and equipment providers. Incentive: $10,000 Commitment Incentive paid out in 6 installments over 6 years. Responsibilities: 1. Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary health care team to assess and coordinate medical, functional, developmental, therapy, equipment, and psychosocial needs. Uses expertise and experience in specialty practice to facilitate patient...

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. UNC Medical Center's Medicine Specialty Unit is adding to their team! About the Unit 27-bed Medicine Specialty Unit focused on acute pulmonary and infectious disease care Equipped with Dual-channel telemetry and Continuous pulse oximetry Patient populations include: HIV-positive patients, Respiratory disease patients, and Adults with cystic fibrosis This unit received the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence (AACN), recognizing sustained excellence in patient outcomes and nursing practice Schedule Details: Three 12 hour shifts Full Time Nights, 7P - 7A Great shift differentials offered What We Are Looking For: Charge nurse experience Actively involved, leading, or on a committee...