Psychiatrist Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Psychiatrist includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
- Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
- Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
- Develop therapy plans
- Prescribe medications
- Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
- Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
- Support patients’ loved ones and inform them about the patient’s condition
- Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Psychiatrist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Psychiatrist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.