PSYCHIATRIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

OTHER JOB TITLES

Adult Psychiatrist, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor (MD), Outpatient Psychiatrist, Prison Psychiatrist, Psychiatrist, Staff Psychiatrist

JOB TASKS

  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

  • Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

  • Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.

  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

ANNUAL SALARY

  • Workers on average earn $100/hr. – $208,000 annual.
  • Projected Growth (2019-2029) Much Faster than average (8% or Higher)
  • Projected job openings (2019-2029) 1,100

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Graduate degree

REFLECT ON THE CAREER

After exploring this Professional’s story…

According to O*Net Online, list three occupations related to this role you might wish to explore and tell why.

RESOURCES

O*NET ONLINE

The Occupational Information Network is a free online database that contains hundreds of occupational definitions to help students.

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government’s premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations.

MY NEXT MOVE

My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options.

STEP THREE – PLAN

Hopefully you found at least one career that looks interesting to pursue. If you found a lot or none at all, don’t worry! The next step is to make a plan and take action!