Germanna Community College and the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) are excited to collaborate in the development and delivery of a Behavioral Health Technician program that is being funded by the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation.  

This workforce program is an entry level certification program which allows students to enter the mental health workforce career pathway through a program which combines curriculum, internships/field experiences, and required trainings to prepare them for employment in the behavioral health field. At the completion of the program, students will take a Mental Health Technician certification exam.

The Spring 2024 Behavioral Health Technician program is currently in full swing (March 21, 2024 to June 27. 2024), but we are actively seeking students for out August 22 -November 21 2024 class. Class meetings take place every other week on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania.  Asynchronous instructional activities will be available to complete on the alternate weeks.

In addition to the coursework, accepted students will be onboarded by RACSB to become an employee during this program.  Through this "earn while you learn" program, students will work 15 up to 29 hours per week.  Students may also be eligible for permanent, full-time employment following successful completion of this program.

Students who are selected for admittance into this program will be contacted for a brief phone interview to assist with onboarding and placement through the RACSB and enrolling at Germanna.  A required RACSB orientation will be held prior to the start of the program.