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Behavioral Health Technician Assistants (BHT-A) and Behavioral Heath Technicians (BHT)

In 2024, the General Assembly authorized the Board of Counseling, pursuant to SB403, to establish and promulgate regulations for two new registration types: Behavioral Health Technician Assistants (BHT-A) and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT).

The Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants will take effect on May 8, 2025.

The Board anticipates beginning to accept applications for BHT-As and BHTs on June 2, 2025.

Contact Information:

Email: bht@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 367-3053
Fax: (804) 977-9772
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 

Helpful Resource Information:

Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants - (Coming May 8, 2025)

Behavioral Health Technician Assistants (BHT-A) and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) Registration Process Handbook - (Coming soon)

Online Applications and Forms – (Coming soon)

Guidance Document 115-2 - Impact of Criminal Convictions

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Register with Virginia Townhall to receive notification on changes to the Regulations

Virginia Board of Counseling
Email: Coun@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Terry R. Tinsley, PhD, LPC, LMFT, CSOTP, Chairperson