Tag - Psychiatry

Thinking about international locums? Start here.

December 14th, 2018

Standards of practice differ from country to country, so if you’re interested in working locum tenens internationally here’s how to get started.

The causes of psychiatrist burnout

November 1st, 2018

According to Medscape’s 2018 Psychiatry Lifestyle & Burnout Report, 38 percent of psychiatrists are experiencing burnout.

2014 Psychiatrist Lifestyle Report

November 5th, 2014

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental disorders and help their patients get the medication and counseling they need — but how healthy are these physicians themselves? Here’s a quick look at a recent Medscape lifestyle report.

ACA Increases Demand for NPs Specializing in Psychiatry

September 3rd, 2014

Insurance companies are now required to cover mental health care and substance abuse treatment, thanks to new provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — and the demand for nurse practitioners who specialize in psychiatry is greater than ever before.

2013 Psychiatrist Salary Report

January 21st, 2014

When it comes to salary, how do psychiatrists compare to other physician specialties? According to a recent Medscape study, psychiatry ranks number 20 on the list. Psychiatrists across the United States earn a mean annual salary of $186,000.