Navy NEC · Medical
L24A Behavioral Health Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Behavioral Health Technicians assist licensed providers with assessments, crisis triage and management, short-term counseling, psychological testing, and therapy groups. They provide interventions for trauma, mental illness, and crises while observing patients and documenting care in inpatient, outpatient, and operational environments.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record
- Allscripts Sunrise
- Cerner ProFile
- Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System
Civilian Career Paths
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
- Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
Career Growth
- Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician (NCPT)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Also Common
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
What the Work Involves
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
- Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Related Occupations
- Psychiatric Aides
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Physical Therapist Aides
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
Report an error on this page