CAREER

PSYCHIATRIST

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Psychiatrists are trained in the medical, psychological, and social components of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and utilize a broad range of treatment modalities, including diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, psychotherapy, and helping patients and their families cope with stress and crises.

 SALARY: How much does a Psychiatrist make? The median annual Psychiatrist salary is $207,067, as of February 22, 2016, with a range usually between $185,554-$231,626, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Psychiatrist in the 

United States.

EDUCATION:Degree Level: Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.)

DEMAND FOR THIS PROFESSION: The Affordable Care Act is good news for mental health services in the U.S. The law includes, among its essential components, requirements that health plans cover mental and substance-use disorders. In addition, because of existing federal parity legislation, these benefits must be no less (in visits, copays and deductibles, as well as the scope of services) than those offered for general medical and surgical services. The result is that many more individuals and mental health services will be covered because of these two complementary laws.

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REFLECTION: I wouldn’t like to be one because i don’t want to hear their problems