Participants
Adult, 17+, English language learners, underemployed, unemployed, career transition.
Behavioral Health Technician Program I (BHT I)
Behavioral Health Technician I certificate is designed to train students in how to work inclusively in fields of mental illness and wellness, education, public safety, family and youth development, community and family support. Training for this certificate is divided into three areas of competency. First students study foundations in human behavior. Second, they study and participate in intensive de-escalation and social communication training. Finally, students complete Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification as part of their certificate. Additional certifications are completed in this training.
Behavioral Health Technician Program II (BHT II)
The certificate provides deeper theory, understanding and practice in the Behavioral Health field. The training focuses on two major areas of study. The first is the study of culture and how to understand cultural identity in diverse communities. The second is learning human communication and effective communication in diverse communities by working on emails, reports, improv, team play, roleplay, interpretation and analysis.
SNAP Path to Work participation in this program is supported by grant funding.
Adult, 17+, English language learners, underemployed, unemployed, career transition.
English
6 hours per week
8 weeks
Yes
BHT I: October 30, 2025
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm-9:00pm | Behavioral Health online Lecture | ✓ | ||||||
| 5:30pm-7:30pm | Hydrid Training (11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025) | ✓ | ||||||
| 9:00am-12:00pm | BLS Training (11/1/2025) | ✓ |
Behavioral Health Tech classes runs for a total of 6 hours per week.
Students are not required to take BHT I and BHT II in sequence.
Closed in August
Yes
Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification | Behavioral Health Tech Certificate | CPR | De-escalation | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ |
490 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
Accessible by public transportation
Roxana Marrero
For more information and registration visit: https://massbay.coursestorm.com/category/behavioral-health
SNAP Path to Work participation in this program is supported by grant funding.