Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrist may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include:

·         Designing treatment programs.

·         Conducting psychotherapy sessions.

·         Prescribing potent mental illness drugs.

·         Supervising electrotherapy treatments.

·         Conducting research.

·         Leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary: $90,00 - $200,00

Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. degrees

In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrist must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.