What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at New Dawn Treatment Centers?
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!