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Psychiatrist

💰 Earn $198K-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 Month Training

📈 6.1% Job Growth

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.

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What Psychiatrists DoDiagnose, 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.

Psychiatrists Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationDoctoral or Professional Degree

Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training TimeOver 4 years

Job Openings900 Annually

Median Earnings

$239,200 in California

$239,200 Nationally

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