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Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose, treat, and help prevent psychological and brain disorders.

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Job Growth +1.0%

Job Openings 29

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Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
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Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose, treat, and help prevent psychological and brain disorders.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Opening 29
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
Medicine
Psychology
Behavioral Sciences
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
663
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
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Psychiatrists may see individual patients in a private treatment room or in an indoor group setting. Their work requires strong communication skills, and they regularly have in person sessions with patients. They also use the telephone and email on a daily basis. Psychiatrists have a great deal of freedom to make decisions. They may work as part of a team, leading and coordinating others work. Dealing with unpleasant or angry people is a common part of this job. Psychiatrists sometimes work long, irregular hours. They usually work full time and may experience irregular hours when dealing with a patient crisis.

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Therapy and Counseling
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Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

May need some on-the-job training, but most assume you will already have the required skills, knowledge, experience, and training.

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