Residential Treatment Center MHT/ BHT

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Reno, NV

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently seeking mental health technicians (MHT) to provide therapeutic support and direct patient care for youth and adolescents with emotional or psychiatric disorders in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. As an MHT you will play a vital role in supporting patients during their recovery journey by providing direct care in a therapeutic setting, assisting in implementation of treatment plans, and providing attentive, compassionate care while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. Our residential treatment program, Flourish, is the only program of its kind in Nevada. Our facility is exclusively for female teens with serious psychiatric and emotional problems. Our 21-bed program is in a locked facility providing individualized care in a safe, secure environment. Flourish is accredited by CMS and The Joint Commission, the highest authorities in healthcare. We are committed to a supportive environment, and our professional team of staff are carefully selected to provide the very best in mental health care and service to patients and family members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
CPR prior to completion of new hire orientation
Therapeutic Options prior to completion of new hire orientation

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred
Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or other behavior management modalities helpful

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic support and direct patient care for youth and adolescents with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
Support patients during their recovery journey by providing direct care in a therapeutic setting.
Assist in the implementation of treatment plans.
Provide attentive, compassionate care while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.
Maintain professional boundaries.