Rehabilitation Psychiatrist

Psychiatric rehabilitation specialists often work with patients that have mild to severe psychiatric disabilities. Job duties often involve hands-on patient interaction in clinical or hospital settings. Specialists may work alongside psychiatrists, clinical nurses, mental health counselors, and other clinical social workers.

**Psychiatrist Responsibilities**:

- Assessing patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
- Diagnosing patients accurately.
- Developing comprehensive treatment plans and prescribing medication as needed.
- Consulting with other medical professionals and psychologists.
- Regularly following up with the patient to check progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
- Thoroughly documenting each patient's diagnosis, symptoms, medication, treatment effectiveness, etc.
- Providing patients with emotional support and strategies to help manage their disorder.
- Researching new developments in psychiatry and mental health.

**Psychiatrist Requirements**:

- Doctor of Medicine.
- 4 years of psychiatric residency.
- Board of Psychiatry certification and state license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Superior listening ability and emotional intelligence.
- Expert diagnostic skills.