Psychiatrist Position Open
Shahiem B.
Psychologist Definition
a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Job Duties
1) Analyze and evaluate patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder.
2) Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Educational Degrees, Licenses or Certifications
psychiatrists are licensed by state medical boards in order to practice medicine. Besides graduation from an accredited medical school, licensing requirements include passing a national examination, either the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for M.D. graduates or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) for D.O graduates. Board certification is available through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for physicians who have finished their specialized residency training requirements.