Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychiatrists work with people who have mental illness. They are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions.  Psychiatrists may work for the government, 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:  $90,000 - $200,000

Educational Requirements:

They must complete the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. They must also psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.