Profession
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Mental health from childhood
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, you're a medical doctor who helps young people with mental health conditions. Day to day, you diagnose and treat issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder in children and teens, combining talk-based approaches with medication when needed. You meet with young patients and their families, work with schools and therapists, and create treatment plans tailored to each child. You work in clinics, hospitals, and private practices, often building long-term relationships as your patients grow.
Average salary
$13,000 – $35,000
Education
13 years
Employability
89%
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How much does a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $13,000 – $35,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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