HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2312-27 Psychiatrist

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one years hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• discusses mental and physical problems with patients to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional or behavioural disorders
• studies patients medical and mental histories
• examines patients to determine general physical condition
• orders laboratory tests, imaging, assessment tests and other diagnostic procedures
• examines the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
• prescribes and administers medication, psychotherapy, or other treatment and rehabilitation programs, and arranges admission to hospitals
• consults and works with other health professionals

Specialisations:
Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child Psychiatrist
Medical Psychotherapist