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Psychiatrist

Aliases: Psychiatric Physician

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Psychiatrist is expected to perform include:

Diagnosing and treating human mental diseases and disorders

Conducting examination of body for abnormal behaviour or mental activity

Checking for any abnormality related to disease and disorder of other bodily systems

Studying psychological tests, histo-pathological examination, X-ray observations and other clinical data

Recording history of diseases and personal information of the patient

Prescribing and conducting treatment of patient, as required by ailment, by medicinal or surgical methods

Helping patient adjust self, and control emotions and habits

Referring patients to other specialists to diagnose disease relating to other parts of the body

Specializing in any technique of treatment and diagnosis of disorder

Conducting child guidance clinics, marriage counselling and marriage guidance clinics, genetic guidance clinic, vocational guidance clinics and vocational selection clinics

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a desk job

Need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for orthopedically handicapped (OH) and visually handicapped (VH) candidates

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – PG Diploma in Psychiatry

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to understand patient's medical history

Knowledge of current findings and latest treatments

Efficient in reading, interpreting and reviewing tests

Ability to recognize any abnormal findings and behavioural traits

Skilled in designing a plan of treatment

Ability to address concerns or answer questions of patients about their health and well-being

Proficient in implementing and promoting proper nutrition and hygiene among the patients

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government medical colleges across India

Private medical colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.rehabcouncil.nic.in/writereaddata/pgclpsy.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Junior Psychiatrist → Psychiatrist → Senior Psychiatrist → Head of Psychiatry Department

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For freshers - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 40,000 per month

For candidates with experience - ₹ 55,000 to ₹ 95,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁶

Preferably minimum experience of up to 5 years is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁷

Government hospitals

Private hospitals

Medical colleges

Private practice

KEYWORDS

Psychiatrist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2221.0500	Psychiatrist
ISCO 2008	2211	Generalist Medical Practioners, Allopathic
NIC 2008	-	Will be updated
QP Reference
NSQF	-	Will be updated

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-qualification-needed-for-becoming-a-psychiatrist-in-India
4	http://www.medindia.net/education/medical_colleges.asp
5	http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/25/2/380.full
6	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Psychiatrist/Salary
7	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx
8	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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