Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF - PT 1st Shift- 8am-4pm Friday- Monday
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Job Description
- Job Location: 6220 Thermal Road - Charlotte, NC
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: 1st shift
Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Counselor Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Alexander Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
What You’ll Do: As a Behavioral Health Counselor in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care and support to our clients.
Your main responsibilities will include coordinating and monitoring various direct care activities for clients in residential and group home settings, ensuring adherence to the NMT model for consistent and appropriate therapeutic activities, clinical interventions, staffing, and treatment planning.
You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our clients and ensuring the residential facilities are well-maintained. A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Qualifications
Education and Experience High school diploma is required. B.A./B.S. in a related human service field is preferred. Four years of experience in Mental Health is preferred. Must have a valid NC driver’s license
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Counselor coordinates and monitors direct care activities for clients within a residential treatment facility. They are responsible for implementing clinical interventions, following treatment plans, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in a human service field is preferred. Candidates should have four years of mental health experience and possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 42% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (counseling) | ranked against 342 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $55k (middle half $54k–$55k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in North Carolina | 27 active | 343 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 42% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment477 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 815 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −17.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF - PT 1st Shift- 8am-4pm Friday- Monday at Alexander Youth Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 342 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
About Alexander Youth Network
Benefits & Perks
Living in Charlotte
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $352k
- Typical market rent
- $1,729/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.