You might hire a psychiatrist to:
- Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans that fit their needs
Provide supportive psychotherapy and psychopharmacology as appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and assessment
Complete documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Doctorate degree in psychiatry relevant to country or locale of employment | Interpersonal skills |
| Current license to practice psychiatry relevant to country of employment | Experience working in an accredited residency program |
| Current license to prescribe controlled substances, relevant to country of employment | Ability to work with patients of all ages |
| Knowledge on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology | Excellent skills of perception |
