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Alexander Youth Network
Charlotte, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF - PT 3rd shift - 12am-8am

CounselorPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: 6220 Thermal Road - Charlotte, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 3rd 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 provides comprehensive care and support to clients within a residential treatment facility. Responsibilities include coordinating direct care activities, implementing clinical interventions, 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 counselingResidential careMental health supportNMT model adherenceCrisis managementClient monitoringFacility maintenance

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
16%
Visa sponsorship
14%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Alexander Youth Network

Mental Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
401K
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Plan