Occupational Employment Statistics
29-1223 Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders. Excludes “Clinical and Counseling Psychologists†(19-3033) and “School Psychologists†(19-3034).
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | 600 | N/A |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- 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.
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.