Registered Nurse

Bring Your Passion.

Appalachian Community Services (ACS), an ncgCARE partner, is dedicated to providing mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services to individuals and families across the seven western counties of North Carolina. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well‑being of our clients in a safe and respectful environment.

We are committed to offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the evolving needs of our communities, including counseling and psychiatry, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, intensive in‑home services, peer support, and residential programs.

$42.62 - $48.37

• Ability to work with individuals who experience symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, including consumers with a co‑occurring developmental disability.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of theory, practices, principles, and techniques of the nursing profession; ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions; ability to explain medical instructions in consumer and their families/ some ability to organize and supervise the work of other professional and nonprofessional employees; considerable knowledge of the area of work and medications; ability to gain the confidence of patients and to work effectively with them.
• Assist consumers in gaining skills to address problems.
• Ability to work with a multi‑disciplinary team approach.
• Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of persons or families served.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• North Carolina License to practice as a Registered Nurse

Join an organization that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. At ACS, you will be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team dedicated to making a lasting impact in the community.

• Hourly range $/hr
• Comprehensive health coverage through Anthem.
• Wellness resources, including 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Two dental plan options and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Eye Med.
• Paid Time Off and 401(k)/Roth IRA retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and financial planning services.

We offer excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

• EEO is the Law
• EEO Supplement
• E-Verify
• Family Medical Leave
• Pay Transparency

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug‑free workplace.