Team-Based Behavioral Health Care
Behavioral health care is delivered using what type of approach?
A team-based or collaborative approach
What is another title for a behavioral health technician?
Behavioral health assistant or behavioral health specialist
Which professional specializes in assessing and managing behavioral health conditions and medications?
Behavioral health nurses
What is a peer in behavioral health care?
Someone with lived experience of a behavioral health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder
Which professional is a medical doctor specializing in behavioral health?
A psychiatrist
Why are professionals with diverse expertise needed in behavioral health care?
Because clients have complex emotional, social, physical, and behavioral needs
Name one responsibility of a behavioral health technician.
Assisting with daily activities, monitoring behavior, or facilitating therapeutic interventions
What is one key role of a social worker in behavioral health care?
Connecting clients to community resources or providing case management and advocacy
What makes peer support unique compared to clinical roles?
Support is based on shared experience and mutual understanding
What advanced practitioner can diagnose behavioral health disorders and prescribe medications?
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
What is interdisciplinary collaboration in behavioral health care?
Different professionals working together across disciplines to support the client
Under what type of supervision do behavioral health technicians work?
Clinical or medical supervision
What barriers do client or patient navigators help address?
Transportation, financial constraints, insurance issues, or appointment scheduling
What is the primary role of a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)?
Providing talk therapy for individuals, families, or groups
What is one key difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologists focus on assessment and therapy, while psychiatrists prescribe medications
How does integrating behavioral health with primary care improve outcomes?
It improves client engagement, coordination of care, and long-term outcomes
What distinguishes psychiatric technicians from behavioral health technicians?
Psychiatric technicians provide hands-on care and administer medications under medical supervision
How do social workers, case managers, and client navigators collaborate?
By coordinating services and improving access to care and care transitions
How do expressive therapies like art, music, or recreation support behavioral health?
They help clients manage emotions, reduce stress, and build coping and social skills
How do addiction counseling credentials progress from entry-level to advanced practice?
CAT → CAS → LAC
Certified Addiction Tech, Certified Addiction Specialist, Licensed Addiction Counselor
Why is collaboration essential to providing holistic and effective behavioral health care?
Because no single role can address all aspects of a client’s needs, and teamwork ensures comprehensive, client-centered care
Why are technician roles critical to maintaining client stability and safety?
Because they provide consistent, structured support and closely monitor changes in client behavior
Why are care coordination and navigation especially important during transitions between levels of care?
To prevent gaps in services and ensure continuous, personalized support throughout recovery
Why are nonverbal and experiential therapies important complements to medical treatment?
They allow emotional expression, skill-building, and healing beyond traditional talk therapy
Why is understanding scope of practice essential for all behavioral health professionals?
To ensure ethical, legal, and safe care by working within authorized roles and responsibilities