Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and substance abuse treatment in Sacramento, CA for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment with a person-centered approach, ensuring that every client experiences transformative care.

Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled BHT to join our team at New Dawn Treatment Center in Reno, NV. This role is vital in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our mission of clinical excellence. As a BHT, you will play an essential role in enhancing the lives of our clients through dedicated nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients by conducting safety checks.

• Monitors, logs and reports on client detox withdrawal symptoms and/or significant changes.

• Monitors and records client vital signs.

• Charts medication observations, shift notes and DAPs in EHR.

• Provides clients with education on medication, substance abuse education, healthy lifestyle, and sleep routines.

• Conducts medication pass by the observation of client self-administration of medication.

• Reports medication errors.

• Completes medication count each shift.

• Assists with medication destruction.

• Ensure adherence to facility rules.

• Completes incident reports as needed.

• Transports clients and pick up medication as needed.

• Assists with intakes

• Completing consent forms

• Collecting payment

• Client property inventory

• Light housekeeping

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Current and valid Nevada SAPTA medical certification and detox certification required.

• Completion of state required six-hour training (withdrawal symptoms, client confidentiality, infectious and communicable diseases, measuring and monitoring vital signs, and ethical practices) required.

• Experience working with clients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on substance use disorder or mental health treatment preferred.

• Must have and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

• Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.

• Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Call-To-Action

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others through your nursing expertise, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at New Dawn Treatment Center!