Child Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychiatrist are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Psychiatrists can treat both children and adults. Psychiatrist who specialize in children and teens have more training in mental health and developmental disorders. These doctors can diagnose conditions , provide medication and provide psychotherapy. They can also anxiety and depression which can occur a lot in children and teens.

Salary: The annual average salary for child psychiatrist in 2015 was $193,680. In other states and location the range changes very much. The amount of money made can also depend on how much time a person has spent in this career.

Education: This career requires earning a doctoral degree in medicine. A bachelor’s degree in biology, anatomy, chemistry or a pre-med program is recommended to prepare for entering medical school. They must complete medical school and must also complete a residency and fellowship and pass exams to become a licensed doctor.

Demand for this profession: There is an expected 15 percent job growth between 2014 to 2024. The number of job openings are growing due to the need of these medical facilities.

              Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to have a job in this career. The reason i like it is because you get to help small kids who are struggling or going through something. You would be lots of help which  like. These little kids don't know much and are confused and don't know what to think and you’d be there to help. As well with teens they can be going through depression or something and you would help them out a lot.