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.
People with mental health or substance abuse issues have unique needs. It takes a special type of person to give them the care that they need in an open, respectful manner. If youâre the kind of person who thrives on helping others and caring for those most in need of help, then a career as a Behavioral Health Technician could be right for you.