The ability to understand and even diagnose the workings of the mind is what the psychologist is good at but it takes a psychologist to treat mental dysfunctions and disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the use of drugs and behaviour modification techniques called psychotherapy to treat mental illnesses.
Apart from mental institutions and hospitals, psychiatrists can also be found in private practice and government health care agencies.
Psychiatrist Resume Template
Dr. Alfred B. Gardner, PhD
Halls Bayou, Houston, Texas
Phone: 281-545-0876
Objective
A lead or management position as resident psychiatrist in the psychiatric department of a large city hospital
Summary of Qualification
- A total of 16 years as a practicing physician with the last years specializing as a psychiatric doctor.
- Expertise in dealing with mental patients and gaining their cooperation in any test or treatment.
Career Experience/Job History
2005 – Present: Assistant Psychiatrist, North Texas State Hospital
- Perform regular psychiatric evaluation of patients to determine their mental progress and possible discharge from the hospital.
- Conduct psychotherapy on patients diagnosed with mental disorders by private psychiatrists and clinics.
- Maintain progress updates on patients of the hospital under psychiatric care and treatment.
1995 – 2005: Resident Psychiatrist, Austin Texas Mental Hospital
- Perform psychiatric evaluation of patients referred to by doctors in private practice or other hospitals.
- Prescribed psychiatric medication as required.
- Assist the head psychiatrist in administering the department’s psychiatric staff.
Education
1998 – 2000: Ph. D. in Psychiatry and fellowship, University Hospital, Lewisham
1991 – 1994: Internship : University Hospital, Lewisham
1988 – 1991: Medical Doctor Degree, St. John’s College, Oxford
1984 – 1988: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Boston University
Professional reference will be furnished upon request.