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Euler S. Moreira.

References:

https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/About-psychiatry.aspx

http://www.aihw.gov.au/medical-workforce/

What does a Psychiatrist do?

It is a Clinical Occupation

References

  • The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists - https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/About-psychiatry.aspx
  • Information Package for Overseas Doctors working in Melbourne - https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/About-psychiatry.aspx
  • Medical Workforce 2011 - file:///Users/Downloads/working_at_melbourne_health%20(1).pdf
  • Medical Board of Australia - file:///Users/Downloads/14395.pdf
  • MedRecruit (http://www.medrecruit.com/Doctor-jobs/Psychiatry)
  • What made you choose psychiatry as a profession? - APA 2013 Attendees www.youtube.com
  • Medical Council in New Zealand - https://www.mcnz.org.nz/
  • Australian Health Practitioners Registralion -https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
  • Health Directory - http://www.healthdirectory.com.au/Medical_specialists/Psychiatry/search
  • Undertake and coordinate specialized mental health treatment,
  • Diagnose and treat all type of mental illness,
  • Administration and leadership in mental health provision services,
  • Conducting research and teaching,
  • Providing expert opinion to the community regarding mental health issues.

How many psychiatrists around Australia?

What are the similar occupations?

How are psychiatrists different from similar occupations?

Psychiatrist role and Protocols

Specific Psychiatric Fields:

Why Psychiatry?

Medical knowledge of physical illnesses

Prescription of psychotropic medication

Diagnose of severe mental disorders

Acurate Diagnosis and Treatment

DSM*

Physical condition

Individual Circumstances

Mental condition

  • Mental Health Nurses
  • Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists

Forwarding the patient to other

professionals and

prescribing medicines

  • Child and adolescent psychiatry;
  • Psychiatry of old age;
  • Forensic psychiatry;
  • Psychoanalysis;
  • According to the Medical Workforce 2011, there were 2,813 psychiatrists around Australia.
  • Average age: 52.4 years old
  • Percentage of women in the field: 34.9%
  • Average weekly hours of work: 38.5hrs

*DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

How much a psychiatrist earn?

  • Year 5: 168,000.00 P/A plus Superannuation Guarantee Contribution (Overseas Psychiatrists working in Melbourne);
  • Average of $2000.00 per day
  • $168,000.00 - $480,000.00 P/A;

Where does a Psychiatrist work?

How would you get to be one?

Sectors

Register

Training

  • Complete a basic medical qualification (registration with AHPRA or MCNZ);
  • Minimum five years training specialist psychiatry with The Royal Australian and New Zeanland College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
  • Continuous professional development.
  • Specialist certificated by The Medical Board of Australia
  • As a medical specialization, psychiatrists are registered in The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS);
  • Registration with AHPRA or MCNZ
  • Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) qualification.
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Private rooms
  • Universities
  • Prisons
  • Private
  • Public
  • Academic practice and Research

AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency

MCNZ - Medical Council in New Zealand

https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/About-psychiatry.aspx

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