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Psychiatrists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.Core1828
  2. Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.Core1830
  3. Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Core1832
  4. Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.Core1829
  5. Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.Core1827
  6. Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.Core1833
  7. Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.Core1831
  8. Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.Core1834
  9. Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.Core15230
  10. Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.Core1835
  11. Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.Core1837
  12. Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.Supplemental1838

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 31 examples in 10 categories, 7 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

  • ADL Data Systems OptimumClinicals Electronic Health Record
  • Advantage Software Psych Advantage
  • Allscripts Sunrise
  • Cerner ProFile
  • Computer Assisted Diagnostic Interview CADI software
  • eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • Epic EpicCare Inpatient Clinical System
  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
  • ICANotes
  • Integrated Systems Management OmniMD
  • MDofficeManager MediVoxx
  • MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
  • Netsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWS
  • Practice management software PMS
  • Psychiatric assessment software
  • Sigmund Software Sigmund Enterprise Management
  • SoftPsych Psychiatric Diagnosis
  • Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR
  • UnisonCare UniCharts

Time accounting software

  • Blumenthal Software PBSW24

Billing and invoicing software

  • FifthWalk BillingTracker Pro

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Psychiatric information databases

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Virtual reality software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop medical treatment plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Present medical research reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Record patient medical histories.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Treat patients using psychological therapies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prescribe medications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 18
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.