The Department announced a Final Rule focused primarily on updating the salary and compensation levels needed for Executive, Administrative and Professional workers to be exempt. For more information, see http://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/final2016/. Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
Duties. A behavioral health technician is expected to understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients. Technicians may provide and record patient medications and assisting in daily activities.
About Behavioral Health Services Careers. Graduates of behavioral health services degree programs are prepared to provide services at basic, specialized, and comprehensive levels. They may go on to pursue careers as case managers, behavioral health technicians, family advocates, parent aides, paraprofessional counselors, or respite care workers.