SPECIALIZATION : MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
SPECIALIZATION : MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT ?
The Mental Health Technician program prepares students for employment as mental health technicians , psychiatric aides or technicians , and nursing assistants , a field in high demand due to the substance abuse crisis .
A Mental Health Tech works in a variety of healthcare facilities under the supervision of a psychiatrist , registered nurse , counselor or social worker and participates in the basic nursing care and therapeutic treatment plans for patients with mental health , substance abuse , and addiction issues .
Students in this 16-week program will complete Florida ’ s mandatory training requirements for individuals entering a healthcare field , as well as specific career-based training in physical assessment , psychiatric and substance abuse disorders , developmental disabilities , health and wellness education , emergency and crisis intervention , and basic nursing assistant skills . Courses will cover the spectrum of interventions and treatment for mental health , substance abuse , and addiction issues , focused on the patient ’ s stabilization and rehabilitation .
Successful completion of the program leads to a vocational Career and Technical Certificate . Once students have completed the program ’ s first 165 clock hours , they are eligible to take the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) examination . After graduation and further work experience of 1,000 hours in the fields of mental health or substance abuse , students may also be eligible for the Florida Certification Board ( FCB ) exam to become credentialed as a Certified Behavioral Health Technician ( CBHT ); Certified Recovery Peer Specialist ( CRPS-A Adult , CRPS-F Family , CRPS-V Veteran ); or Certified Community Health Worker .
Note : This is a limited access program . A separate application process is required .
Mental Health Technician Certificate Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Mental Health Technician Certificate 161,400 $ 36,230 All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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