I 'think what you are speaking of is a mental health tech. In okla.that requires a bachelors degree. Im an RN (assoc degree) and have worked some prn at psych hospitals. Ive talked to the MHT's and found that although they like their jobs, the pay is not good. I dont understand why, but with a bachelors degree they make way less than i do with an assoc degree-somethin to think about:confused: