Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
24 alternate job titles:
Addiction Psychiatrist
Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist
Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist
Adult Psychiatrist
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Specialist
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Child Psychiatrist
Clinical Psychiatrist
Consulting Psychiatrist
Doctor
General Adult Psychiatrist
General Psychiatrist
Inpatient Psychiatrist
Medical Doctor (MD)
Neuropsychiatrist
Outpatient Psychiatrist
Pediatric Psychiatrist
Physician
Prison Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatry Physician
Psychoanalyst
Staff Psychiatrist
Salary Information
Psychiatrists: $269,120 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Present medical research reports. | Analysis |
| Treat patients using psychological therapies. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record | Medical software |
| Advantage Software Psych Advantage | Medical software |
| Allscripts Sunrise | Medical software |
| Blumenthal Software PBSW24 | Time accounting software |
| Cerner ProFile | Medical software |
| Computer Assisted Diagnostic Interview CADI software | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System | Medical software |
| FifthWalk BillingTracker Pro | Accounting software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| ICANotes | Medical software |
| Integrated Systems Management OmniMD | Medical software |
| MDofficeManager MediVoxx | Medical software |
| MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals | Medical software |
| Netsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWS | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Psychiatric assessment software | Medical software |
| Sigmund Software Sigmund Enterprise Management | Medical software |
| SoftPsych Psychiatric Diagnosis | Medical software |
| Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR | Medical software |
| UnisonCare UniCharts | Medical software |
| Virtual reality software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Psychiatric information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certification in Addiction Medicine | American Board of Preventative Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Brain Injury Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification in Neurology | American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry | Not Available |
| Certification in Neuromuscular Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification in Psychiatry | American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry | Not Available |
| Certification in Sleep Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification in Vascular Neurology | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certification of Special Qualifications for Child/Adolescent Neurology | American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry | Not Available |
| Certification of Special Qualifications for Child/Adolescent Psychiatry | American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator | Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals | Not Available |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Clinical Neurophysiology | American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry | Not Available |
| Forensic Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Geriatric Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Headache Medicine Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Psychiatry | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Pain Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Psychiatry | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Psychosomatic Medicine | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. | Not Available |
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