Psychiatrists
SOC Code: 29-1223
Psychiatristss prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 97.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Social Perceptiveness, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 97.1 — Very High
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Median Salary
$192,420
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Job Growth
6.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
- •Speaking
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- ✓Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- ✓Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- ✓Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- ✓Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation