Psychiatrist

                                                                      

                                                                 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 treatment some 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.

.Conducting research.

.Leading a team of mental health care providers.

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

Education Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. degrees