Psychiatrist

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 treatment and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrists 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.

·         Prescribing potent mental illness drugs.

·         Supervising electrotherapy treatments.

·    Conducting research.

· Leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary: $ 90,000-$ 200,000

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

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

Reflection:  Yes, I think I would like to be one because they are trying to help people to cope with their problems and understand what is going on through their lives. They give help or advice to them that can be helpful and I think that’s good. I also think I would like to be one because it pays a lot.