What You'll 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.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.62/5
Social Perceptiveness 4.5/5
Speaking 4.25/5
Critical Thinking 4.25/5
Reading Comprehension 4.12/5
Writing 4.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 4.12/5
Active Learning 4.0/5
Monitoring 4.0/5
Science 3.88/5
Coordination 3.88/5
Service Orientation 3.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Integrity, Concern for Others, Dependability, Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.5/5
Oral Expression 4.38/5
Written Comprehension 4.25/5
Written Expression 4.12/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 4.0/5

Technologies & 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 eClinicalWorks EHR software Electronic medical record EMR software Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System Epic Systems FifthWalk BillingTracker Pro GE Healthcare Centricity EMR ICANotes Integrated Systems Management OmniMD MDofficeManager MediVoxx MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.6/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.52/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.48/5)

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How to Become One

This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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