253411 PSYCHIATRIST

Occupation Overview:

Psychiatrist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2534 PSYCHIATRISTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a psychiatrist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

Diagnoses, assesses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child Psychiatrist
Forensic Psychiatrist
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Medical Psychotherapist

Skills Assessment Authority:

Medical Board Ahpra (MedBA) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies for international medical graduates(IMG) whose medical qualifications are from a medical school outside of Australia or New Zealand and who are seeking registration to practise medicine in Australia.

UNIT GROUP 2534 PSYCHIATRISTS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

assessing patients’ mental and physical status to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders
assessing patients’ medical, psychiatric and psychological histories
examining patients to determine general physical condition
ordering laboratory tests, imaging, neuropsychological tests and other diagnostic procedures
examining the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
prescribing and administering medication, psychotherapy, and other physical treatments and rehabilitation programs
arranging admission to hospitals and providing in-patient treatment
consulting, supervising and working with other Medical Practitioners and Health Professionals
determining whether patients require involuntary treatment in accordance with relevant mental health acts
assisting courts and other statutory bodies in managing patients in legal and forensic settings
teaching medical students and registrars, and assessing their progress by administering tests

Occupation:

253411 Psychiatrist

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253411 PSYCHIATRIST