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Alexander Youth Network
Greensboro, North Carolina

Lead Behavioral Health Counselor: Full-Time 2nd Shift

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: 1601 Huffine Mill Road - Greensboro, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 2nd shift, Job Category: Direct Care, Join Our Team as a Lead Behavioral Health Counselor for our Residential Treatment Center 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 Lead Behavioral Health Counselor in our Residential Treatment Center (RTC), you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care and support to our clients and Behavior Health Counselors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience A high school diploma is required. B. A./B. S. in a related human service field preferred. At least one year of experience in a crisis program and/or four years Mental Health experience is preferred. Valid NC or SC Driver's license.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Behavioral Health Counselor provides comprehensive care and support to clients within a residential treatment center. They also oversee and support other Behavioral Health Counselors on the team.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a crisis program or four years of mental health experience, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health counselingCrisis interventionMental health supportClient careLeadership

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 60% 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 & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
11%
Sign-on bonus
8%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Greensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
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 · Greensboro-High Point, NC 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