- Participate in research to develop and implement programs that benefit the community
- Contact local leaders and organizations to work collaboratively on addressing the most pressing issues facing members of the community
- Work with highly specific groups in controlled settings: devise programs to boost social skills, organize educational programming to benefit residents of the community
- Work with government agencies to develop health-promotion programs for specific communities
- A Bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited college or university. Although no specific major is required, students usually complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.
- Complete medical school
Note* After graduation from medical school, a graduate must pursue a state license to practice medicine (American Psychiatric Association, 2019)
Community Psychiatrists must:
- Pass a multi-step exam that begins during medical school (U.S. Medical Licensing Examination or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination)
- Obtain certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
The median salary for psychiatrists as of March 2018 is $220,380
American Association of Community Psychiatrists https://sites.google.com/view/aacp123/home
American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Psychiatric training. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-psychiatry
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2019). Medical dictionary. Retrieved from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/community+psychiatry
Psychology School Guide. (2019). Community psychologist careers. Retrieved from https://www.psychologyschoolguide.net/psychology-careers/community-psychologists/
Study.com. (2019). Psychiatrist education requirements, prerequisites, and career info. Retrieved from https://study.com/psychiatrist.html
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291066.htm#(5)
