Psychiatrists
Also called: Psychiatrist, Staff Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist
What they do:
Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
On the job, you would:
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Health
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Memory
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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