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2021 Psychiatrists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Psychiatrists Salary

Salary

$208

Growth

12%

Bright Outlook

Bright

Green

No

Psychiatrists Career Description

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Also known as:

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

2021 Psychiatrists Salary

Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Median) 75% 90%
Annual Wage $74,530 $149,440 $208 $208 $208
Hourly Wage $35.83 $71.84 $100 $100 $100

2021 Psychiatrists Salary

Percentile
10%
25%
50% (Median)
75%
90%
Annual Wage
$74,530
$149,440
$208
$208
$208
Hourly Wage
$35.83
$71.84
$100
$100
$100

Psychiatrists Common Job Duties

  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
  • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
  • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
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Psychiatrists Activities

  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Treat patients using psychological therapies.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Present medical research reports.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
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Psychiatrists Required Knowledge

  • Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Common Psychiatrists Abilities Required

  • Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
  • Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
  • Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
  • Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
  • Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
  • Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
  • Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
  • Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
  • Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
  • Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.
  • Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
  • Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
  • Fluency of Ideas - Coming up with lots of ideas.
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Common Psychiatrists Skills

  • Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
  • Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Speaking - Talking to others.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
  • Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
  • Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
  • Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
  • Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
  • Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
  • Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Learning Strategies - Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
  • Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.
  • Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
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Psychiatrists Interests

  • Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Artistic - Occupations with Artistic interests frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and allow for developing unique approaches to conducting the work.
  • Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.

Projected Employment For Psychiatrists

Location 2019 Employment 2029 Employment Percent change Annual projected job openings
United States 27,900 31,300 12% 1,100

Projected Employment For Psychiatrists

Location
2019 Employment
2029 Employment
Percent change
Annual projected job openings
United States
27,900
31,300
12%
1,100

Psychiatrists Education & Experience

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • No work experience
  • Internship/residency

Psychiatrists Jobs Near Me .

Job Title Company Location Date Posted Federal Contractor
$1000 Sign On Bonus - Residential Counselor - Evening Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Rutland, Massachusetts 04/19/2021 Yes
Administrative Manager-Adult Outpatient Mental Health Community Healthlink Worcester, Massachusetts 04/20/2021 No
Adv Med Support Assistant Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Biloxi, Mississippi 04/20/2021 No
Advanced Medical Support Assistant Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Fresno, California 04/20/2021 No
Behavioral Health Inpatient Psychiatrist HealthPartners St. Paul, Minnesota 04/20/2021 No
Behavioral Health Tech - Psych Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, Arizona 04/20/2021 Yes
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health 3p-11p MONROE OPERATIONS Buffalo, Minnesota 04/20/2021 No
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health/Overnight shift MONROE OPERATIONS Monticello, Minnesota 04/20/2021 No
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health/Overnight Shift MONROE OPERATIONS Buffalo, Minnesota 04/20/2021 No
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR- Requisition Number: 7826MAYO, FL ** $2,000 Sign on Bonus** Gateway Foundation Inc. Mayo, Florida 04/20/2021 No

Psychiatrists Jobs Near Me .

51 United States

Location

Perry, FL Mayo, FL Queens, NY Milwaukee, WI Madison, TN Grand Blanc, MI Buffalo, MN Worcester, MA Waco, TX Texas Medical Center-Houston, TX Stockton, CA St. Paul, MN South Boston, VA San Francisco, CA San Antonio, TX Salt Lake City, UT Rutland, MA Richmond, VA Reston, VA Pueblo, CO Phoenix, AZ Orlando, FL Nashville, TN Monticello, MN Menomonee Falls, WI Lebanon, NH Lakeport, CA Jackson, MI Gainesville, FL Fresno, CA Forest Hills, NY Fairfield, CA Englewood, CO Denver, CO Danville, VA Bryant, AR Biloxi, MS Beltsville, MD Baltimore, MD Auburn, CA
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Company

Gateway Foundation Inc. Wellpath HCA, Hospital Corporation of America MONROE OPERATIONS Physician Affiliate Group of NY Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Amen Clinics Ascension Health Ascension Health BrightSpring Health Services Catholic Charities of San Francisco Marin San Mateo CommonSpirit Health Community Healthlink Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute Denver Health Denver Springs Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health FROEDTERT HEALTH, INC HealthPartners Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center Henry Ford Health System MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER NaphCare Phoenix Children's Hospital Rite of Passage San Antonio Behavioral Health Southside Community Services Board TalenTrust The Child Center of NY The MENTOR Network UT Health University of Utah Health VIP Care Vanderbilt University Medical Center Virginia State Government
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Job Title
Company
Location
Date Posted
Federal Contractor
$1000 Sign On Bonus - Residential Counselor - Evening
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Rutland, Massachusetts
04/19/2021
Yes
Administrative Manager-Adult Outpatient Mental Health
Community Healthlink
Worcester, Massachusetts
04/20/2021
No
Adv Med Support Assistant
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Biloxi, Mississippi
04/20/2021
No
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Fresno, California
04/20/2021
No
Behavioral Health Inpatient Psychiatrist
HealthPartners
St. Paul, Minnesota
04/20/2021
No
Behavioral Health Tech - Psych
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
04/20/2021
Yes
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health 3p-11p
MONROE OPERATIONS
Buffalo, Minnesota
04/20/2021
No
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health/Overnight shift
MONROE OPERATIONS
Monticello, Minnesota
04/20/2021
No
Care Coordinator Young Adult Behavioral Health/Overnight Shift
MONROE OPERATIONS
Buffalo, Minnesota
04/20/2021
No
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR- Requisition Number: 7826MAYO, FL ** $2,000 Sign on Bonus**
Gateway Foundation Inc.
Mayo, Florida
04/20/2021
No
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