Psychiatrist

                   Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists 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 prescription. Psychiatrists may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include:

·         Designing treatment programs.

·         Conduction psychotherapy sessions.

·         Supervising electrotherapy treatments

·         Conducting research.

·         Leading a team of mental 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 medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.