Psychiatrist

Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.

Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.

Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.

Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.

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.

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.

Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.

Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.