Psychiatrist

Duties and responsibilities:

 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 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 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 year residency in psychiatry.

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Reflection: I would not want to pursue a carrer in becoming a psychiatris because it does not really interest me.  Being a psychiatrist job seem a bit difficult. i would not wan to work in the medical field. This is a really good job and pais a very well salary but it is not for me.