Psychiatrists

29-1223.00 Zone 5 — Extensive Preparation Needed

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Also known as: Addiction Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatrist, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Specialist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, Child Psychiatrist, ...

Annual Salary

$208,000+

Median annual wage (May 2024)

$141,290 25th – 75th percentile $208K+
10th percentile $77,360
90th percentile $208,000+
U.S. Employment: 24,800

Job Outlook

+6.1%

Projected growth, 2024–2034 (Faster than average)

Annual Job Openings 900 per year (avg. 2024–2034)
Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree
On-the-job training: Internship/residency

What You'd Do

  • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
  • Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.

Top Skills

Active Listening 4.6
Social Perceptiveness 4.5
Speaking 4.3
Critical Thinking 4.3
Reading Comprehension 4.1
Writing 4.1
Judgment and Decision Making 4.1
Active Learning 4.0

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Knowledge Areas

Therapy and Counseling 4.9
Psychology 4.9
Medicine and Dentistry 4.8
English Language 4.3
Biology 3.8
Education and Training 3.7
Customer and Personal Service 3.7
Sociology and Anthropology 3.5

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation by education level

Post-Doctoral
58.5%
Doctoral
34.2%
Master's
5%
Professional
1.8%

Technology & Tools

Software and tools commonly used in this role

In-Demand Technologies

eClinicalWorks EHR software Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

Other Tools

ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record Advantage Software Psych Advantage Allscripts Sunrise Blumenthal Software PBSW24 Cerner ProFile Computer Assisted Diagnostic Interview CADI software Electronic medical record EMR software Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System FifthWalk BillingTracker Pro GE Healthcare Centricity EMR ICANotes Integrated Systems Management OmniMD MDofficeManager MediVoxx MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals Netsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWS +8 more

Work Styles

Personality traits and work styles important for this career

3.0
Empathy
2.9
Integrity
2.9
Dependability
2.6
Self-Control
2.6
Attention to Detail
2.5
Sincerity
2.5
Stress Tolerance

Key Abilities

Cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities important for this role

Oral Comprehension 4.5
Oral Expression 4.4
Written Comprehension 4.3
Written Expression 4.1
Deductive Reasoning 4.1
Inductive Reasoning 4.1
Speech Recognition 4.0
Speech Clarity 4.0

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on this job

Assisting and Caring for Others 5.0
Getting Information 4.8
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4.7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 4.7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.5
Documenting/Recording Information 4.4
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.3
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.2

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Environment

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
5.0
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
4.9
Telephone Conversations
4.9
Freedom to Make Decisions
4.9
E-Mail
4.8
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
4.8
Contact With Others
4.5
Frequency of Decision Making
4.4
Written Letters and Memos
4.4
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
4.4
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
4.3
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
4.3

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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.

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