Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28211Job 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? 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 counselor will coordinate and monitor direct care activities for clients in residential and group home settings, ensuring adherence to the NMT model for therapeutic activities, clinical interventions, staffing, and treatment planning. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and safe environment within the residential facilities.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, though a B.A./B.S. in a related human service field is preferred. Candidates should ideally possess four years of experience in Mental Health and must hold a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - PRTF 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 General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 62 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).
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