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aerion
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benefits of being a psychiatrist.
#career #psychiatrist
what life, moral, and financial benefits would this job give me?
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Ajay Moturi
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Hi Aerion,
I think one of the biggest benefits of being a psychiatrist is the ability to interact directly one-on-one with patients and try to actively make a difference in their lives for a better. For many people whose goal is simply to help people but maybe aren't interested in pursuing med school or an academic route, this is a good option especially if they are good with people and understanding situations. There is a lot of moral satisfaction that I'm sure comes with helping people solve the lingering problems keeping them up at night. While I can't speak to the financial benefits of psychiatry, everything I've heard points to the fact that it can become a very decent living if one pursues graduate education (Master's or PhD). Hope that helps!
I think one of the biggest benefits of being a psychiatrist is the ability to interact directly one-on-one with patients and try to actively make a difference in their lives for a better. For many people whose goal is simply to help people but maybe aren't interested in pursuing med school or an academic route, this is a good option especially if they are good with people and understanding situations. There is a lot of moral satisfaction that I'm sure comes with helping people solve the lingering problems keeping them up at night. While I can't speak to the financial benefits of psychiatry, everything I've heard points to the fact that it can become a very decent living if one pursues graduate education (Master's or PhD). Hope that helps!
keonna coleman
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Helping to Make a Significant Personal Change. Psychiatry helps give an individual the power to make major changes in their life, and to help target the exact issues relating to their mental or behavioral health challenges
Candice Robinson, BS, NCPT-4
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There are many benefits to choosing a career in Psychiatry.
1. Helping others - It is rewarding to be able to dedicate your work bettering the lives of others. You will be trusted to treat patients at their most vulnerable points. You will have a positive impact and save lives. People will be eternally grateful for you whether they show it or not. Many people have reported that just talking to a psychiatrist regularly has improved their quality of life and individual relationships.
2. High salary - The average wage of a US psychiatrist is $200,000 a year. Locum tenens psychiatrists tend to make the most across all specialties of psychiatrists that work for facilities. These are psychiatrists that do not take on a full time position but work in temporary vacant positions. There is also flexibility in working as a locum because you get to choose the hours that suit you.
3. Interesting - I haven't heard too many people ever say that psychiatry is boring. There are many opportunities to grow or advance in the profession. Psychiatry lends itself to a lot of specialties to include but not limited to research, criminal justice, community health, and rehabilitation. You get to learn a lot about how the mind and emotions work. Many people find it amazing to learn about the human condition and managing behaviors, they find it intellectually stimulating.
4. Career demand - Medical careers, especially this one have a lot of job security. There are a lot of work environments to choose from. Psychiatrists do not just work in hospitals or clinics. They may also work for schools or various companies. Recently there has been more focus on mental health with the rise of school shootings and like traumas and this only increases the need for qualified mental health professionals. This field is expected to grow in the next 10 years about 3 times faster than the average job across all industries.
5. Opportunity for business ownership - The option to start your own private practice. Private practice psychiatrists earn up to 3 times more than those who work for a major organization or a practice of someone else's. You get to be your own boss and control your own schedule. You can decide to see as many or as few patients as you like. Rules are less rigid in a privately owned practice. You can give more personalized care and choose the patients best suited to your professional strengths as opposed to being told the patients you have to see.
1. Helping others - It is rewarding to be able to dedicate your work bettering the lives of others. You will be trusted to treat patients at their most vulnerable points. You will have a positive impact and save lives. People will be eternally grateful for you whether they show it or not. Many people have reported that just talking to a psychiatrist regularly has improved their quality of life and individual relationships.
2. High salary - The average wage of a US psychiatrist is $200,000 a year. Locum tenens psychiatrists tend to make the most across all specialties of psychiatrists that work for facilities. These are psychiatrists that do not take on a full time position but work in temporary vacant positions. There is also flexibility in working as a locum because you get to choose the hours that suit you.
3. Interesting - I haven't heard too many people ever say that psychiatry is boring. There are many opportunities to grow or advance in the profession. Psychiatry lends itself to a lot of specialties to include but not limited to research, criminal justice, community health, and rehabilitation. You get to learn a lot about how the mind and emotions work. Many people find it amazing to learn about the human condition and managing behaviors, they find it intellectually stimulating.
4. Career demand - Medical careers, especially this one have a lot of job security. There are a lot of work environments to choose from. Psychiatrists do not just work in hospitals or clinics. They may also work for schools or various companies. Recently there has been more focus on mental health with the rise of school shootings and like traumas and this only increases the need for qualified mental health professionals. This field is expected to grow in the next 10 years about 3 times faster than the average job across all industries.
5. Opportunity for business ownership - The option to start your own private practice. Private practice psychiatrists earn up to 3 times more than those who work for a major organization or a practice of someone else's. You get to be your own boss and control your own schedule. You can decide to see as many or as few patients as you like. Rules are less rigid in a privately owned practice. You can give more personalized care and choose the patients best suited to your professional strengths as opposed to being told the patients you have to see.