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Behavioral Health Technician
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Behavioral Health Technicians
Behavioral Health Technicians work with individuals who have mental health or substance abuse issues. They provide support, monitor behavior, and assist in implementing treatment plans under the guidance of licensed mental health professionals.
Learn MoreA Day In the Life of A Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Technicians are shaping the future of compassionate care.
Being a Behavioral Health Technician, is more than just a job – it's a deeply fulfilling calling. You not only learn foundational healthcare skills but also build connections, offer emotional support, and make a real impact. This role isn't just about emotional connection to the work; it also offers many different career paths, from helping patients to working in an office or doing research. Your options are wide, and the career grows with your goals!
Ready to turn compassion into a career?
Current OpportunitiesMeet Andrew Beasley
Walk through the roles, responsibilities, and the genuine connections that define each day, offering you a firsthand look into the meaningful and varied experiences within the Behavioral Health Tech Profession.
What is your favorite aspect of your work, day-to-day?
Helping People. I love being able to offer support, help people accomplish their goals, seek treatment, and get connected to community.
What one skill, in your opinion, is necessary to be good at your job?
Empathy is crucial. All the skills in the world don't matter if you don't see the person in front of you as a person and not a project.
Tell us about your career pathway. What did you do before your current career?
Before I became a PRSS/BHT I was in facilities and doing janitorial work. It taught me to be humble and led to a conversation about how I can use my lived experience with substance use and trauma to help others. From there, I began turning my mess into a message and empowering the lives of the people in my community.
What is one thing you would love to share with future professionals in your occupation?
Don't stop learning! There are so many resources, training, and skills to grow in that help you become better at what you do. Don't limit yourself to your current skill set; take the leap to grow.
If I had known…what is one thing you wish you had been aware of at entry into the field? One thing you would have done differently?
I wish I would have asked for more help earlier on. I thought I had to know everything, which kept me from asking questions that could have helped me. Now I'm always asking questions.
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FIND YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
Get an idea of what your career path could look like for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).
PATHWAYS
Provide essential compassionate care and support to individuals in need, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance,fostering independence and well-being.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.
Assisting individuals in maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.
Support assisted living residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, medication administration, and group activities, with a specialization in memory care services.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
Entry Requirements
Some college, no degree
Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
Entry Requirements
Some college, no degree.
Promote community health by encouraging healthy behaviors, advocating for health needs, facilitating communication with healthcare providers and social services, and implementing programs to enhance overall well-being.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.
Support physicians with administrative tasks and perform clinical duties including vital signs, medical history, patient preparation, blood drawing, and medication administration.
Entry Requirements
Certificate
Assist with basic care under nursing staff supervision, including health monitoring, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and potential medication administration.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
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