Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

PSYCHIATRISTS diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Psychiatric Registrars training as Psychiatrists are included in this unit group.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
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