O*NET-SOC 29-1223.00

Psychiatrists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.6207/2014
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.507/2014
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.2507/2014
Speaking2.A.1.d4.2507/2014
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.1207/2014
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.507/2014
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.3807/2014
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2507/2014
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1207/2014
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.1207/2014
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.1207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.Core10807/2014
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.Core10807/2014
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Core10807/2014
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.Core10807/2014
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.Core10807/2014

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.3711/2023
Social5.9811/2023
Conventional3.911/2023
Artistic2.7211/2023
Realistic2.1411/2023
Enterprising2.1211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.