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.
2. Maine
Total Outpatient Psychiatrist Jobs:
16
Highest 10% Earn:
$264,000
Location Quotient:
1.39
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$185,045
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