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Psychiatrists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Psychiatrists
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Median pay

≥$239,200
Median annual pay for Psychiatrists.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

6.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

27,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Psychiatrists in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical additional preparation: Internship/residency.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Therapy and Counseling
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Medicine and Dentistry
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Biology
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Inductive Reasoning
  6. 6Written Expression

Career interests

  1. 1Investigative
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Empathy
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Self-Control
  5. 5Attention to Detail
  6. 6Sincerity

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  4. 4Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  5. 5Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  6. 6Documenting/Recording Information

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Freedom to Make Decisions
  5. 5E-Mail
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
  • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.

Software and tools

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Sources

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