According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. | 96% |
| Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals. | 90% |
| Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments. | 89% |
| Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. | 89% |
| Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. | 88% |
| Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder. | 88% |
| Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits. | 86% |
| Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment. | 80% |
| 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. | 75% |
| Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals. | 74% |
| Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies. | 62% |
| Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems. | 59% |
