Salary Breakdown
Psychiatrists
Average
$319,550
ANNUAL
$153.63
HOURLY
Entry Level
$154,730
ANNUAL
$74.39
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Psychiatrists
330
Projected job openings through 2030
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Top Expected Tasks
Psychiatrists
01
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
02
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
03
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
04
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
05
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
06
Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
07
Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
08
Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
09
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.
10
Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Psychiatrists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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