Psychiatrist
せいしんかい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental disorders and mental health problems, supporting patients' mental well-being.
Description
Psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, and develop individualized treatment plans. They combine pharmacotherapy with psychotherapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis to support patients' reintegration into society and improvement in quality of life. Family interviews, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and learning and applying the latest research findings are also important. Workplaces vary, including hospital psychiatry departments, clinics, and universities, and may involve night on-call duties.
Future Outlook
Social understanding of mental disorders is advancing, with increasing demand for community healthcare and mental health care for the elderly. The development of tele-mental health and digital therapies will heighten the importance of telemedicine skills.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Excellent Observer / Patient / Strong Ethical Sense
Work Style
Clinic Practice / Hospital Employment / Multidisciplinary Team / Night Shift On-Call / Outpatient Care
Career Path
Resident (Psychiatry Rotation) → Psychiatric Physician → Psychiatry Board Certification → Chief of Clinical Services → Private Practitioner
Required Skills
Clinical Interview Techniques / Mental Disorder Diagnosis and Assessment / Multiprofessional Collaboration / Pharmacotherapy Knowledge / Psychotherapy
Recommended Skills
Family Therapy / Medical English / Statistical Analysis / Team Management / Telemedicine
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to derive diagnoses from symptoms and test results. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to subtle symptoms and changes in behavior is required. |
| Communication Skills | Advanced communication skills are essential for building trust with patients and families. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to continuously acquire new knowledge and techniques in psychiatric medicine. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify optimal treatments for patients' complex issues is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calm handling of severe psychiatric symptoms and emergencies is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work and interviews, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Board Certified Psychiatrist, Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Physician's License
Aliases
- Psychiatrist
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