Interactive Demo

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   "title": "Psychiatric Technicians",
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   },
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      {
         "title": "BHT (Behavioral Health Technician)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Health Care Technician (Health Care Tech)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Mental Health Associate",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Mental Health Specialist",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Mental Health Technician (MHT)",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "MHA (Mental Health Assistant)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "MHW (Mental Health Worker)",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Psychiatric Technician (PT)",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Residential Aide (RA)",
         "summary": false
      }
   ],
   "what_they_do": "Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.",
   "on_the_job": [
      "Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.",
      "Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.",
      "Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required."
   ],
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      "patient",
      "treatment",
      "emotional support",
      "intravenous medication",
      "medical staff",
      "personal care",
      "medical professional",
      "mental conditions"
   ],
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         "title": "Job Outlook"
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