Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Shift

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

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.

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.

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  Monitors clients by conducting safety checks.
  
  

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

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  Monitors and records client vital signs.
  
  

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  Charts medication observations, shift notes and DAPs in EHR.
  
  

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

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

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  Reports medication errors.
  
  

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  Completes medication count each shift.
  
  

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  Assists with medication destruction.
  
  

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  Ensure adherence to facility rules.
  
  

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  Completes incident reports as needed.
  
  

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  Transports clients and pick up medication as needed.
  
  

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  Assists with intakes
  
  

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  Completing consent forms
  
  

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  Collecting payment
  
  

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  Client property inventory
  
  

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  Light housekeeping
  
  

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  Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

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  High school diploma or GED required.
  
  

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

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

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

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  Must have and maintain a valid Nevada drivers license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.
  
  

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  Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
  
  

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

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  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

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

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  Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  
  

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  Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
  
  

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  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!