Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Dawn Treatment Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Dawn Treatment Center in Reno, NV is seeking a compassionate BHT to join our team. You will support clinical excellence by monitoring clients, recording vitals, and educating patients on medications and healthy routines.

The role requires Nevada SAPTA medical and detox certifications, six-hour training, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Join a dedicated team providing evidence-based, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid Nevada SAPTA medical certification and detox certification required.
• Six-hour state training on withdrawals, confidentiality, infectious diseases, vital signs, and ethics required.
• Experience with clients at various levels of care, especially substance use/mental health treatment preferred.
• Valid Nevada driver's license, clean driving record, and personal auto insurance required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• TB test or chest x-ray current.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure individually and in a team.
• Strong project management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients by conducting safety checks.
• Monitors, logs and reports detox withdrawal symptoms and significant changes.
• Monitors and records client vital signs.
• Charts medication observations, shift notes and DAPs in EHR.
• Provides education on medication, substance abuse, healthy lifestyle, and sleep routines.
• Conducts medication pass by observing 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 and completing consent forms.
• Collecting payment and client property inventory.
• Light housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nevada SAPTA medical certification

Detox certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

TB test or chest x-ray

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 GEDrequired.
• Current and valid NevadaSAPTA medical certification and detox certificationrequired.
• Completion of state required six-hour training (withdrawalsymptoms, 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 andmaintain a valid Nevada driver’s license, clean driving record, andmaintain personal auto insurance coverage.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications arerequired.
• 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.
• Strongorganizationalskillswith superiorattentiontodetail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.