Behavioral HealthCritical OccupationOccupation identified by industry partners as critical to business success.
Psychiatrist
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Annual openings
16
BLS median wage
$266,370
Typical education
A Doctoral degree from a Medical school is required.
10-year growth
+10%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
A Doctoral degree from a Medical school is required.
Credential requirement
A Medical license is required and board certification is valued by many employers.
Work experience
Additional Residency experience beyond the completion of a Doctoral degree is required.
Employers have identified Psychiatrists as being in great demand, partly because they are able to prescribe Behavioral Health medications, which is limited to only a few occupations.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Healthcare
- Doctoral (Advanced Degree)
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.