BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
PROGRAM SUMMARY
In the Behavioral Health Technician certificate program, students will learn to be part of a clinical team that provides
critical support services to clients who are receiving drug rehab, substance abuse or mental health treatment in a variety of treatment settings. The program will provide students with a foundational study of human behavior and prepare them to assist, as part of a clinical team, in the care of individuals and families dealing with mental illness, co-morbid medical conditions, and challenges that may be related to substance use/addiction and trauma histories. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver essential behavioral health and social services.
critical support services to clients who are receiving drug rehab, substance abuse or mental health treatment in a variety of treatment settings. The program will provide students with a foundational study of human behavior and prepare them to assist, as part of a clinical team, in the care of individuals and families dealing with mental illness, co-morbid medical conditions, and challenges that may be related to substance use/addiction and trauma histories. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver essential behavioral health and social services.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
The core focus of the program is practical training and service-learning experiences.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Yavapai College's Behavioral Health Technician Certificate
CREDITS
Up to 5 High school credits and up to 18 Yavapai College Credits for the program
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PROGRESSION PLAN
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Location: Online
Class Schedule: 2 Year program/Semester Classes
Grade Level Requirement:
Sophomore-Senior
Pre Req Info: None