Northern Essex Community College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$6,732
In-State Tuition
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Haverhill, MA
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Northern Essex 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:$6,732/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,516/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
73%
Receive Any Aid
10%
Receive Federal Aid
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,122
Avg Loan Amount
12%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$27,799
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
95%
Employment Rate
27
Earnings Cohort Size
$11,500
Median Debt
$122/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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