CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,252
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Brooklyn, NY
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Types of Psychiatric Technicians
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Mental Health Assistant (MHA)
Mental Health Worker (MHW)
Psychiatric Technician
Resident Care Technician
Mental Health Specialist
What You'll Learn:
- Mental health theory
- Applied psychopathology
- Patient communication and management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotropic medication
- Mental health treatment procedures
- Substance abuse
- Record-keeping
- Clinical administrative skills
- Applicable standards and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,252/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$8,132/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
87%
Receive Any Aid
3%
Receive Federal Aid
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,835
Avg Loan Amount
3%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$31,072
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
87%
Employment Rate
141
Earnings Cohort Size
$9,315
Median Debt
$99/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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