NEC
L24A
Behavioral Health Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides behavioral health care as a paraprofessional provider-extender for service members and beneficiaries. Assists licensed providers by performing assessments, crisis triage and management, co-facilitation of therapy groups, short-term counseling, training and education classes and psychological testing. Provides intervention for persons affected by psychological trauma, mental illness and crisis. Completes observations and documentation in the care and treatment of patients in inpatient, outpatient and operational environments. Knowledgeable of operational stress control and mitigation methods.
Core Skills
- behavioral health observation
- crisis triage support
- trauma intervention
- group therapy facilitation
- short term counseling support
- psychological test administration
- patient safety monitoring
- clinical documentation
- operational stress control
- behavioral health education
Common Certifications
- Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT)
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
- Mental health first aid course
- Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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