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What is an outpatient psychiatrist and how to become one
An Outpatient Psychiatrist is a medical expert responsible for diagnosing and providing mental health care for an outpatient, a patient who frequents a hospital or another healthcare facility to receive treatment for a disorder or disease. This position is very similar to that of most other Psychiatrists.
They treat patients with various disorders and mental health issues, such as anxiety and major depressive disorders, mood disorders, and more common diagnoses. Seeing as they work around other doctors, usually, those closely tied to other forms of medicine, it is often the case that they collaborate and communicate with other staff members to diagnose and treat patients.
A person seeking work as an Outpatient Psychiatrist generally needs to have a medical degree and a state-issued license to practice. Most people in this position have a Ph.D., but some also have other university-level degrees, such as Bachelors and Masters. Strong listening and interpersonal skill are necessary, as well as the ability to maintain accurate medical and personal records. An Outpatient Psychiatrist earns an average of $111.02 an hour.
Avg. Salary $252,897
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 7%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.10%
Asian 19.37%
Black or African American 3.95%
Hispanic or Latino 6.17%
Unknown 2.42%
White 67.99%
Genderfemale 32.43%
male 67.57%
Age - 48American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 48Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become an outpatient psychiatrist
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Start to develop specific outpatient psychiatrist skills
Skills Percentages Medication Management 43.59% EMR 28.64% Outpatient Clinic 21.59% Detox 4.07% Psychopharmacology 2.10% Complete relevant outpatient psychiatrist training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New outpatient psychiatrists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an outpatient psychiatrist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real outpatient psychiatrist resumes.Research outpatient psychiatrist duties and responsibilities
- Research of medical management using motivational interviewing and psychotherapy with Hispanic patients treating depression and anxiety disorders.
- Conduct full neurological evaluation, including lab, MRI & /or EEG.
Apply for outpatient psychiatrist jobs
Now it's time to start searching for an outpatient psychiatrist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average outpatient psychiatrist salary
The average outpatient psychiatrist salary in the United States is $252,897 per year or $122 per hour. Outpatient psychiatrist salaries range between $156,000 and $407,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
