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Psychiatrists - 29-1066.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Psychiatrist
  • Staff Psychiatrist
  • Child Psychiatrist
  • Consulting Psychiatrist
  • Prison Psychiatrist

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.

Detailed Work Activities

  • administer medications or treatments
  • analyze medical data
  • analyze patient activity
  • apply drug information to patient treatment
  • calculate medical dosages
  • collect clinical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct patient assessments
  • document medical prognosis
  • explain uses or effects of drugs
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow dental or medical office procedures
  • follow institutional care procedures
  • follow patient care procedures
  • identify body response variations
  • interpret medical laboratory test results
  • interpret psychological test results
  • make decisions
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • observe patient condition
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • order medical laboratory tests
  • prepare patient reports
  • prepare required government reports
  • prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
  • recognize physical or emotional abuse
  • record medical history or data
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • use clinical problem solving techniques
  • use counseling techniques
  • use emergency medical treatment procedures
  • use grief counseling techniques
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of medical terminology
  • use medical diagnostic techniques
  • use psychological treatment techniques
  • use research methodology procedures in health care
  • write technical health or medical documents

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Child Psychiatrist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Physician - Psychiatrist (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Psychiatrist