Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

·       Designing treatment programs

·       Conducting psychotherapy sessions

·       Prescribing mental illness drugs

·       Supervising electrotherapy treatments

·       Research

·       Leading a team of mental health care providers

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

Educational Requirements:

      To completing the requirements to become a psychiatrist  you need a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Psychiatrist mist complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.

Reflection: Yes I would be interested in becoming this because it seems like an interesting job and an easy one as well.