253411: Psychiatrist
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Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: MedBA
Visa Options – ANZSCO 253411
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) |  | | - | - |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 485 (Graduate) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 482 (TSS) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 186 (ENS) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 187 (RSMS) | | | - | - |
| Subclass 407 (Training) | | | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 253411
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
253411: Psychiatrist
Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 25 – Health Professionals | Minor Group: 253 – Medical Practitioners | Unit Group: 2534 – Psychiatrists
Description
Diagnoses, assesses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
- Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Child Psychiatrist
- Forensic Psychiatrist
- Geriatric Psychiatrist
- Medical Psychotherapist
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Assessing patients’ mental and physical status to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders
- Assessing patients’ medical, psychiatric and psychological histories
- Examining patients to determine general physical condition
- Ordering laboratory tests, imaging, neuropsychological tests and other diagnostic procedures
- Examining the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
- Prescribing and administering medication, psychotherapy, and other physical treatments and rehabilitation programs
- Arranging admission to hospitals and providing in-patient treatment
- Consulting, supervising and working with other Medical Practitioners and Health Professionals
- Determining whether patients require involuntary treatment in accordance with relevant mental health acts
- Assisting courts and other statutory bodies in managing patients in legal and forensic settings
- Teaching medical students and registrars, and assessing their progress by administering tests
Assessing Authority
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0