Adolescent Residential Treatment Center MHT/ BHT (Nights)

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

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Reno, Nevada, US on site Until 9/1/2026 First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

-          High school diploma or equivalent required

-          CPR prior to completion of new hire orientation

-          Therapeutic Options prior to completion of new hire orientation

Knowledge and Experience

-          Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred

-          Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or other behavior management modalities helpful

-          Must maintain professional boundaries

Benefits

Why Join Us?

-          Growth Opportunities: We offer paid clinical internships, consultation groups and room for career advancement.

-          Focus on Teamwork: We understand that when it comes to behavioral health, the road to recovery is a journey and a team effort. Patient care is coordinated through interdisciplinary teams who collaborate together for the best patient outcomes. For therapists, private practice can feel like you’re on an island. We engage in face to face case consultations and easy access to leadership so therapists are fully supported as a valued member of a team.

-          Community Engagement: We collaborate with a multitude of community partners to foster connection and teamwork on a community level.

Benefits

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Clinical Supervision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Vision insurance

 Schedule

12 hour shift

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift/Grave shift

About this role

Summary

Provide therapeutic support and direct patient care for youth with emotional disorders in a secure residential setting.

Job title

Adolescent Residential Treatment Center MHT/ BHT (Nights)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Reno, Nevada, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPRtherapeutic optionsmedical terminologypsychological terminologyhuman behavior

Preferred skills

behavior managementlimit-setting

Specializations

psychiatric disordersbehavior managementadolescent care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Reno, NV, USA

On-site City