Better Choice Treatment Center maintains the highest standards of care through rigorous licensing, accreditation, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Our certifications demonstrate our commitment to excellence, safety, and ethical treatment practices.
Gold Standard in Healthcare Accreditation
The Joint Commission is the nation's premier healthcare accrediting body. Joint Commission certification requires meeting rigorous standards for patient safety, quality of care, medication management, infection control, and continuous quality improvement.
Verification of Ethical Practices
LegitScript certification verifies that addiction treatment facilities operate ethically, comply with applicable laws, and provide legitimate healthcare services. This certification protects patients from predatory practices and ensures transparent, honest marketing.
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Licensed by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to provide substance abuse treatment services. State licensing ensures compliance with Nevada Administrative Code requirements for staffing, facility standards, treatment protocols, and patient rights.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Our physicians hold DEA registration allowing them to prescribe controlled substances including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. DEA registration requires background checks, secure storage protocols, and strict controlled substance tracking.
All Better Choice Treatment Center staff hold current, valid licenses and certifications from their respective professional boards.
Board-certified, Nevada State Medical Board licensed
Board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine
RN/LPN licensed by Nevada State Board of Nursing
LCSW, MFT, or Licensed Professional Counselors
Accreditation ensures facilities meet evidence-based standards for safety, quality, and effectiveness. Patients receive care that has been independently verified to meet national healthcare standards.
Licensed facilities undergo regular inspections, audits, and compliance checks by state and accrediting agencies. This oversight protects patients and ensures continuous quality improvement.
Most insurance companies require treatment facilities to be licensed and accredited to be eligible for coverage. Accreditation often enables better reimbursement and broader insurance acceptance.
Licensing protects patients from unqualified providers, predatory practices, and fraudulent facilities. LegitScript certification specifically guards against patient brokering and unethical marketing.
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Our licenses and certifications are public record and can be verified through the issuing organizations. We encourage prospective patients to verify our credentials before admission.