Registered Nurse (RN) – ACTT / Community Mental Health

Pyramid Healthcare – Charlotte ACTT
Charlotte, NC
$60,000 – $70,000 annually (based on experience)
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8-Hour Shifts

Community-Based Nursing With Purpose

Pyramid Healthcare’s Charlotte Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-intensity behavioral health nursing services directly within the community.

This position is ideal for nurses looking to step away from traditional bedside settings and into a rewarding, field-based role where they can build meaningful relationships, promote recovery, and make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals living with severe mental illness.

Our ACTT program operates as a “hospital without walls,” delivering comprehensive, community-based mental health services to individuals who need intensive support and may otherwise struggle to access care.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare – Charlotte ACTT?

• Company vehicle, cell phone, and mileage reimbursement provided

• ACTT-specific onboarding and ongoing professional development

• ⏰ Predictable Monday–Friday schedule with flexible field-based structure

• Collaborative, mission-driven multidisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to make a direct impact in community mental health

• Rotating on-call schedule: 1 weekday evening and rotating weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate client care and collaborate with physicians, providers, and treatment team members

• Monitor medication compliance and administer IM injections as prescribed

• Manage medication inventory, refills, and nursing supplies

• Record vital signs and assist providers during client appointments

• Complete AIMS assessments upon admission and every six months thereafter

• Provide medication education to clients, families, and ACTT staff

• Transport clients to medical appointments and community resources as needed

• Deliver nursing services directly in community settings throughout the Charlotte area

• Participate in rotating crisis response and on-call coverage, including:

  • After-hours assessments

  • Hospital diversion support

  • Commitment procedures

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with program standards

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel locally throughout the community

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills

• Behavioral health, psychiatric, or community nursing experience preferred, but not required

Who Thrives in This Role?

• Nurses who value autonomy and variety in their workday

• Clinicians passionate about community mental health and recovery-focused care

• RNs seeking meaningful patient relationships without hospital burnout

• Professionals who enjoy flexible, community-based work while maintaining a weekday schedule

About Pyramid Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, providing treatment for mental health and substance use disorders across multiple levels of care. Our ACTT teams deliver evidence-based, person-centered services that empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives within their communities.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering life-changing care across the Charlotte community.