Uses a knowledge of biological, psychological, and social factors in working with patients. Conducts comprehensive diagnostic examinations to evaluate the current problem with attention to its physical, genetic, developmental, emotional, cognitive, educational, family, peer, and social components. Diagnoses patients Shares diagnoses with patients and families. Designs treatment plans and discusses recommendations with the child or adolescent and family. Conducts individual, group, or family psychotherapy Prescribes medication Consults with other physicians or professionals from schools, juvenile courts, social agencies or other community organizations. Advocates for the best interests of children and adolescents.

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English. Complete medical school Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Evaluate client's mental health and physical wellness Analyze addictions and behavioral problems Determine how open a client is to different treatment interventions Develop treatment plans and goals Help clients develop necessary skills to overcome their addictive behaviors Identify habits or behaviors that may interfere with recovery

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English. Complete medical school Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Participate in research to develop and implement programs that benefit the community Contact local leaders and organizations to work collaboratively on addressing the most pressing issues facing members of the community Work with highly specific groups in controlled settings: devise programs to boost social skills, organize educational programming to benefit residents of the community Work with government agencies to develop health-promotion programs for specific communities

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English. Complete medical school Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Psychiatry – HBCU Cares

PSYCHIATRY

The American Psychiatric Association (2019) defines Psychiatry as the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

There are several specialty areas within psychiatry.

Reference

American Psychiatric Association. (2019). What is psychiatry. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

The child and adolescent psychiatrist, is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and the treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and/or behavior affecting children, adolescents, and their families. A child and adolescent psychiatrist offers families the advantages of a medical education, the medical traditions of professional ethics, and medical responsibility for providing comprehensive care (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2019).

Duties

Uses a knowledge of biological, psychological, and social factors in working with patients.
Conducts comprehensive diagnostic examinations to evaluate the current problem with attention to its physical, genetic, developmental, emotional, cognitive, educational, family, peer, and social components.
Diagnoses patients
Shares diagnoses with patients and families.
Designs treatment plans and discusses recommendations with the child or adolescent and family.
Conducts individual, group, or family psychotherapy
Prescribes medication
Consults with other physicians or professionals from schools, juvenile courts, social agencies or other community organizations.
Advocates for the best interests of children and adolescents.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.
Complete medical school

Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Licensure/Certification

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists must:

Pass a written examination for a state license to practice medicine
Complete at least 3 years of approved residency in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults
After completing residency training, most psychiatrists take a voluntary written and oral examination given by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology to become a "board certified" psychiatrist
Complete 2 years of specialized training in psychiatric work with children, adolescents, and their families in an accredited residency in child and adolescent psychiatry
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. offers certification in the subspecialty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Note* You can find more information about Addiction Psychiatry certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology here: https://www.abpn.com/

Salary

The median salary for psychiatrists as of March 2018 is $220,380

References

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (2019). What is child and adolescent psychiatry. Retrieved from https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Medical_Students_and_Residents/Medical_Students/What_is_Child_and_Adolescent_Psychiatry.aspx

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
https://www.abpn.com/

American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Psychiatric training. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-psychiatry

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291066.htm#(5)

Addiction Psychiatrists

Addiction psychiatrists identify concurrent psychiatric and substance use problems in individuals seeking treatment for either or both conditions.

Duties

Evaluate client's mental health and physical wellness
Analyze addictions and behavioral problems
Determine how open a client is to different treatment interventions
Develop treatment plans and goals
Help clients develop necessary skills to overcome their addictive behaviors
Identify habits or behaviors that may interfere with recovery

Education

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.
Complete medical school

Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Licensing/Certification

Addiction Psychiatrists must:

Pass a written examination for a state license to practice medicine
Complete four years of psychiatry residency
After completing residency training, most psychiatrists take a voluntary written and oral examination given by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology to become a "board certified" psychiatrist.
Addiction psychiatrists complete additional specialized training after their four years of general psychiatry training.
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. offers certification in the subspecialty of Addiction Psychiatry

Note* You can find more information about Addiction Psychiatry certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology here: https://www.abpn.com/

Salary

The median salary for psychiatrists as of March 2018 is $220,380

References

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

https://www.aaap.org/about/

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

https://www.abpn.com/

American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Psychiatric training. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-psychiatry

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. (2019). About addiction psychiatry. Retrieved from https://www.aaap.org/clinicians/education-training/about-addiction-psychiatry/

Chron. (2019). Job description for an addiction psychologist. Retrieved from https://work.chron.com/job-description-addiction-psychologist-19144.html

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291066.htm#(5)

Community Psychiatrist

Community Psychiatrists focus on the detection, prevention, early treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with emotional discorders. Particular emphasis is placed on the social-interpersonal-environmental factors that contribute to mental illness.

Duties

Participate in research to develop and implement programs that benefit the community
Contact local leaders and organizations to work collaboratively on addressing the most pressing issues facing members of the community
Work with highly specific groups in controlled settings: devise programs to boost social skills, organize educational programming to benefit residents of the community
Work with government agencies to develop health-promotion programs for specific communities

Education

A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.
Complete medical school

Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)

Licensure/Certification

Community Psychiatrists must:

Pass a multi-step exam that begins during medical school (U.S. Medical Licensing Examination or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination)
Obtain certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Salary

The median salary for psychiatrists as of March 2018 is $220,380

References

American Association of Community Psychiatrists https://sites.google.com/view/aacp123/home

American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Psychiatric training. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-psychiatry

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2019). Medical dictionary. Retrieved from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/community+psychiatry

Psychology School Guide. (2019). Community psychologist careers. Retrieved from https://www.psychologyschoolguide.net/psychology-careers/community-psychologists/

Study.com. (2019). Psychiatrist education requirements, prerequisites, and career info. Retrieved from https://study.com/psychiatrist.html

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291066.htm#(5)