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Alexander Youth Network
Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Counselor Top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK as a Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF - FT 3rd shift - 12am-8am in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28211Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 3rd shiftJoin 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?

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health counselingClinical interventionsTreatment planningDirect careMental health supportResidential careCrisis managementClient monitoringSafety compliance

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

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).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF - FT 3rd shift - 12am-8am at ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 249 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 249 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

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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