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Includes instruction in mental health theory  applied psychopathology  patient communication and management  crisis intervention  psychotropic medication  mental health treatment procedures  substance abuse  record-keeping  clinical administrative skills  and applicable standards and regulations. The Behavioral Health Technician program prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings assisting individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral challenges. Students gain well-rounded knowledge and skills through curriculum integrating topics in mental health, addiction studies, applied behavior analysis, trauma-informed care, treatment planning, and professional self-care. Coursework provides a foundation in common psychiatric disorders, psychotropic medications, addiction across drug classes, neurobiology of addiction,\n trauma impacts, resilience factors and recovery models. Techniques are developed in assessment, counseling, case management, behavior modification, data collection, and crisis intervention. The applied behavior analysis course aligns with the Registered Behavior Technician Task List to equip students with knowledge and competencies for certification. Students learn how to implement ABA therapy and skill building plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. An emphasis is placed on professional ethics, scope of practice, therapeutic communication, cultural competence, and compassionate person-centered care. Students complete an externship for hands-on experience under the guidance of qualified supervisors in addiction treatment, mental/behavioral health, or community health settings. Upon completion of this program, Behavioral Health Technicians will have the diverse knowledge and skills necessary to provide integrated support services and improve qualify of life for  individuals and families facing emotional, mental, and behavioral health challenges. Graduates will be prepared for paraprofessional roles as community health workers, behavioral health aides, residential technicians, and ABA therapy assistants."},"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:price":7500.0,"ceterms:currency":"USD","ceterms:directCostType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CostType","ceterms:targetNode":"costType:AggregateCost","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Cost Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Aggregate Cost"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Sum of direct costs."}}}],"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2053.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-2053.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Psychiatric Technicians"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. 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