Location: Forsyth Medical Center – Winston-Salem, NC Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit OverviewThe Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Forsyth Medical Center provides compassionate, patient-centered care for adults experiencing acute mental health crises. Our interdisciplinary team cares for patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders, and behavioral health emergencies requiring inpatient stabilization.
Our unit is designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment focused on recovery, healing, and restoring hope. Patients receive individualized treatment plans developed through collaboration among psychiatrists, nurses, psychiatric technicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Our MissionOur mission is to deliver exceptional behavioral healthcare by promoting safety, dignity, recovery, and wellness for every patient.
We are committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care that empowers individuals and families while supporting long-term mental health recovery. Here, you’ll find:A supportive, team-focused culture built on compassion, collaboration, and respectThe opportunity to make a difference by building therapeutic relationships and supporting patients on their path to recoveryProfessional growth through behavioral health education, mentorship, career advancement, and leadership opportunitiesSupportive leadership that values your voice, ideas, and professional developmentRecognition for your impact—including Challenge Coin recognition for team members who go above and beyondJoin a team where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact, one patient at a tim What We're Looking ForEducation: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
One year relevant experience, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID 175129