Behavioral Health Technician: CP (CTE)

Certificate of Proficiency | 22 Credits

Program Website
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Program Description
The BHT-CP will prepare students through classroom training and internship experience to enter the rapidly expanding health and human service workforce, with a focus on supporting licensed healthcare professionals in treating and caring for individuals with behavioral health disorders, while promoting the recovery and well-being of clients. The BHT-CP consists of seven courses totaling 22 credit hours, including an internship. Recipients of the BHT-CP will be eligible to apply for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) professional credential developed by USHE to address the growing need for health and human service workers in our community. BHTs will work in entry-level front-line positions providing direct client care and support to individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health and disability related challenges across many healthcare environments.

Career Opportunities
Solidified career paths and employment opportunities will continue to develop as SLCC, USHE, and our community partners educate community leaders and organizations about the BHT designation, the BHT professional scope of practice, core practice competencies gained within BHT-CP coursework and training, and employment gained following student internship completion.

Initial estimations based on government, non-profit, and private organization responses to the BHT designation project career opportunities and immediate gainful employment following completion of the BHT-CP within an array of professional settings, but not limited to:

Government: Valley Mental Health, Wasatch Mental Health, law enforcement, homeless shelters, crisis hotlines and crisis response units, Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, Division of Child and Family Services, Utah State Hospital, public and private schools (K-12).

Private: Mental health counseling agencies, residential treatment facilities, substance treatment facilities, hospitals and ambulatory medical settings, and home health and hospice agencies.

Non-profit: MS Society, United Way, The Refuge Utah, The Rape Recovery Center, etc.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
Prior to beginning BHT-CP coursework, students must be formally admitted to Salt Lake Community College and declare a degree or certificate path in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (22 credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Behavioral Health Technician CP - Part-time
Time to completion is 1 year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Demonstrate competent knowledge of the field of behavoral health, interpersonal skills, and practice behaviors as outlined and required for Behavioral Health Technician designation through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. [1,4]
Engage evidenced-based and research-informed practices in the areas of case and resource management, client assessment, documentation, and intervention planning. [3,8]
Apply ethical and professional conduct within the approved scope of practices as a Behavioral Health Technician, in the context of a community-internship setting. [2,6]
Employ culturally competent and gender-sensitive approaches to advocacy and practice with underserved and other vulnerable populations. [6,7]
Build a professional portfolio of interpersonal and written employment-ready skills leading to gainful employment. [5,9]