Psychiatrist

Physhiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrist may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include

- Designing treatment programs.

- Conducting psychotherapy sessions.

- Prescribing potent mental illness drug.

- Supervising electrotherapy treatments.

- Conducting research.

- Loading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary

$90,000 - $200,000

Educational Requirements: Bachelors, MASTERS, PH.D. degrees.

In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine psychiatrists must complete an intensive three years  residency in psychiatry.

Reflection: No I would not like to be one because it does not seem as interesting as other jobs. I wouldn’t be able to do this job as a career in the future.