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Assist individuals dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, offering essential support and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals.

Environment

Behavioral Health Technicians specialize in providing support in various settings. This includes Outpatient Care Centers, where they assist individuals in managing their behavioral health needs. In Individual Family Services, they work closely with families to offer personalized care. Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability settings involve creating a supportive environment for residents, while in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities, BHTs contribute to Case Management Care Teams. BHTs can also work in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, providing essential support. They may also work in Health Practitioner Offices, collaborating with healthcare professionals to address behavioral health concerns.

Also Known As

  • Addiction support specialist
  • Behavioral health technician
  • Crisis intervention specialist
  • Mental health case worker
  • Mental health worker
  • Rehabilitation specialist
  • Therapeutic support staff
  • Behavioral health case manager
  • Behavioral support specialist
  • Mental health assistant
  • Mental health technician
  • Psychiatric technician
  • Residential aide
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Behavioral Health Technician

Assist individuals dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, offering essential support and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals.

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Behavioral Health Technician

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Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences - Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification
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Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences - South Mountain Community College - Phoenix
South Mountain Community College - Phoenix
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification
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Basic Behavioral Health Sciences - Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification
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Basic Behavioral Health Sciences - South Mountain Community College - Phoenix
South Mountain Community College - Phoenix
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification
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Psychology, BA - Arizona State University - Tempe
Arizona State University - Tempe
  Tempe, AZ 85281      Certification
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Psychology, BA - University of Arizona - Tuscon
University of Arizona - Tuscon
  Tuscon, AZ 85721      Certification
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Psychology/Sociology - Arizona Western College - Yuma
Arizona Western College - Yuma
  Yuma, AZ 85365      Certification
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Behavioral Health Technician

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

SKILL

Behavioral/Mental Health

SKILL

Compassion

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Conflict Resolution

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Crisis Intervention

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Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness

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