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Psychiatrists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
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This source lists 12 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
12 tasks shown
Core · Task 1828 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Core · Task 1830 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
Core · Task 1829 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Core · Task 1831 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
Core · Task 1827 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Core · Task 1833 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
Core · Task 1832 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
Core · Task 1834 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
Core · Task 15230 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 1835 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
Core · Task 1837 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
Core · Task 1838 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
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