Psychiatrist Adie – Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychiatrist are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a vary wide variety of treatment 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 drugs.

·       Supervising electrotherapy treatments.

·       Conducting research.

·       Leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary: $90,000 - $200,000

Educational Requirements: in addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.