Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Description

Job Description

Shift

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30pm - 7:00am

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!