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MASCO Code
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Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders by assessing both psychological and physical aspects of patients’ conditions. They develop and manage personalised treatment plans, which may include psychotherapy, medication, or hospitalization, and conduct follow-up appointments to monitor progress. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care that addresses patients’ overall mental and emotional well-being.
Tasks
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, which may include psychotropic medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, or hospitalisation.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, and manage side effects and treatment effectiveness.
Provide individual or group psychotherapy, and counsel patients and their families.
Deliver crisis intervention and supportive care to patients in acute distress.
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, including psychologists, for comprehensive patient management.
Skills
Basic
Active listening to understand patient needs.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and emotional intelligence.
Professionalism and ethical judgment.
Specific
Ability to conduct psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, including risk evaluation.
Ability to deliver collaborative psychiatric care with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to manage co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications appropriately.
Ability to provide clinical management for mental health conditions.
Ability to provide supportive care and family counselling in psychiatric settings.
Knowledge in legal, ethical, and professional standards in psychiatric practice.
Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including psychotherapy.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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