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
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