Occupation Description Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.A Day in the Life of a Psychiatrist 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.Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.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.Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.Required Skills Below is a list of the skills most Psychiatrists say are important on the job:Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Related Job Titles Medical Doctor (MD)Physicians and SurgeonsMedical DirectorOutpatient PsychiatristPsychiatrist Average Salary The average yearly salary of a Psychiatrist ranges between $75,590 and $208,000.Psychiatrists who work in Alaska, Arizona, or California , make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Psychiatrists Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Psychiatrists:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookMEDITECH softwareEpic SystemsElectronic medical record EMR softwareGE Healthcare Centricity EMRPractice management software PMSTexas Medical Software SpringCharts EMRAllscripts Sunrise Clinical ManagerICANotesCerner ProFileEpic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical SystemIntegrated Systems Management OmniMDNetsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWSMEDITECH Behavioral Health ClinicalsADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health RecordAdvantage Software Psych AdvantageBecoming a Psychiatrist What kind of Psychiatrist requirements are there?#J-18808-Ljbffr