Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental illnesses. They often employ individual or group therapy to gain insight into a patient's past and find coping methods to help patients address their own problems. Some cases may require medications or hospitalization. Psychiatrists who work with hospitalized patients collaborate with other professionals to design treatment plans and monitor progress.

To be effective at counseling patients, psychiatrists need strong communication skills.

Salary: $182,660

Education: Becoming a psychiatrist requires many years of schooling, especially at the graduate level. Individuals must first attend an undergraduate program, where they may choose to major in psychology or a related subject. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the minimum requirement for medical school is three years of undergraduate study, although most medical students have earned a bachelor's degree.