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Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist. My career Choice. WHAT DO THEY DO?. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in the treatment of mental disorders. What's a typical day like?. listening to the patients taking notes for their files writing prescriptions talking to the patients’ families.

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Psychiatrist

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  1. Psychiatrist My career Choice

  2. WHAT DO THEY DO? • A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in the treatment of mental disorders. What's a typical day like? • listening to the patients • taking notes for their files • writing prescriptions • talking to the patients’ families

  3. What skills are needed • Patience • Caring of other people • Good listening skills

  4. Why does this job fit me? • I love helping people • I’m very understanding • I like learning about mental health

  5. Working conditions • Clinical settings • Interviewing, treating, and assessing patients • Psychiatric hospitals • Private practices

  6. Pros • The challenge • The patients • Helping • The flexibility

  7. Cons • Insurance hassles • When people don’t make progress • Easy to become insolated in work

  8. Salary informationIn michigan Entry Wage Hourly: $69.39 Yearly: $144,320 Median Wage Hourly: $83.66 Yearly: $174,020 Experienced Wage Hourly: $90.00+ Yearly: $187,200+

  9. Future demand for this job • Annual average openings in Michigan: • 13 Annual average openings in Ohio: 41

  10. Needed education • Bachelors degree • Medical school • VERY COMPETATIVE

  11. sources • www.omh.ny.gov • http://psychology.about.com/od/psychologycareerprofiles/a/psychiatrist.htm • www.mayoclinic.com • www.serenity-international.com • work.chron.com • drewclemens.net • bedouina.typepad.com • www.thechabotspectator.com • adwordsredefined.wordpress.com • commons.wikimedia.org • www.mlsreversemortgage.com • www.careercruising.com

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