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Psychiatrist 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness.  As physicians, they are licensed to use a vary wide variety of treatment and may write prescriptions.  Psychiatrists 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 drugs.
  • Supervising electrotherapy treatments.
  • Conducting research.
  • Leading a team of mental health care providers.
Average Salary:  $90,000 - $200,000
Educational Requirements:
In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine,  psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.
For More Information:
American Psychiatric Association 
1400 K Street NW 
Washington, DC 20005
  
     
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