Psychiatrist

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Transform lives by diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
Make a lasting impact through personalized mental health care.
Explore the mind's complexities with diverse therapeutic techniques.

💰 Earn $151K-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 7.6% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

900 Annually

Median Earnings

$151,200 in California

$239,200 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

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Psychiatrist

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Bachelor's Degree

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