Psychiatrist Job Description - A Psychiatrist helps people deal with anything from depression / suicide all

the way to mental disorders such as multiple personalities

Working Conditions - Psychiatrist work in mental hospitals, private clinics, hospitals, and other
settings. They have long hours and their job is considered to have a high stress level and
possible emotional scarring
Earnings - $100,000 - $250,000 Median - 180,000
Education - Complete Med School and 4 years of Residency
Sample Career Path Level 1
Sample Title Resident Earnings $50,000 to $60,000 a year
Requirements Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
Accepted into a residency program Responsibilities Doing rotations (continuing medical
training by spending time in different departments of a hospital); being on call for emergencies;
after 2 years, seeing patients independently but reporting to a supervisor.
Level 2
Sample Title

Staff Psychiatrist

Earnings

$100,000 to $200,000 a year, or more

Requirements

Completion of residency program

Possibly certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed by your state

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, admitting, and treating patients at a hospital; training and

overseeing residents.

Related Careers - Addiction Counselor, Therapist, Social Worker, Doctor

Mediator -

Job Description - Mediators help people and business settle disputes without high legal costs
Work Conditions - Mediation is a new practice that is usually in a private office or building of
the business or house of the clients. Most work independently and have normal 9-5 hours
Earnings - $42,000 - $81,000 Median $66,000
Education - Bachelor's Degree, also have experience in the field
Sample Career Path Level 1
Sample Title Part-Time Mediator Earnings $50 to $250 an hour Requirements Established
professional practice in a related field such as law, psychology, or human resources
Experience in conflict resolution
Some formal training in conflict resolution is recommended
Possibly certification through a professional organization Responsibilities Promoting services
through professional associations or contacts; mediating disputes in an area relating to your
profession (for example, labor or workplace conflicts, business contracts, divorce cases); writing
settlement agreements.
Level 2
Sample Title Full-Time Mediator Earnings $50,000 to over $135,000 a year Requirements
Several years of experience mediating disputes on a part-time basis
Excellent reputation and a steady demand for your services Responsibilities Continuing to
promote and deliver your services; educating the public or the business community about the
benefits of mediation; possibly teaching seminars or courses on mediation for professionals
entering the field.
Related Careers - Lawyer, Civil Litigator, Judge, Social Worker

Lawyer -

Job Description - Lawyers advise and help clients during legal procedures and
negotiations
Work Conditions - Lawyers work in a variety of different settings such as the court
room, office, or even the house of the client. Lawyers have very long hours but are
compensated well in pay.
Earnings - $50,000 - $250,000 Median $130,000
Education - You need to graduate high school and go to college for Pre - Law. You
must attend law school and get your law degree. After you must pass your BARR exam
to become licensed.
Sample Career Path Level 1 Sample Title Law Clerk Earnings $25 to $65 an hour Requirements
Bachelors degree
Law student or recent graduate Responsibilities Doing legal research and writing;
assisting senior lawyers; having some contact with clients; limited representation of
clients before courts and administrative tribunals.
Level 2 Sample Title Associate Lawyer Earnings $60,000 to $180,000 a year
Requirements Law degree
Passing grade on the bar exams
Admission to the state bar association Responsibilities Doing legal research and
writing; preparing legal documents; representing clients before courts and administrative
tribunals; negotiating with lawyers representing other clients.
Related Careers - Detective, Editor, Judge, Professor

REFLECTION -

I chose these 3 careers because they were all toward the top of my list and I
showed interest in them. It helped a lot to see the career paths and to see the
different levels of education you might need to make more money in the long run.