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Psychiatry Jobs in Birmingham, Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama indeed. In Birmingham they don’t just love the governor; they love its residents and its visitors too. The largest city in the "Heart of Dixie," Birmingham is the cultural and entertainment capital of Alabama and, arguably, the south. The city provides the finest in entertainment, theater, and performing arts centers.

Museums are a plenty, including the poignant Civil Rights Institute. It snows every night in Birmingham. Yes you read that right. In a humid, warm climate like Alabama one would surely not expect snow, however during the holidays, the world renowned Birmingham Zoo offers snow fall amongst its cadre of lions and tigers and bears. Birmingham offers an assortment of night life activities and hot spots for psychiatrist looking to take an assignment in Alabama. Ranging from trendy restaurants, pubs, and sports bars to dance clubs, Birmingham has something for everyone's tastes.

About Psychiatry Jobs

Psychiatrists are the primary caregivers in the area of mental health. They assess and treat mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication. In many cases, medications are administered to correct chemical imbalances that cause emotional problems. Psychiatrists also may administer electroconvulsive therapy to those of their patients who do not respond to, or who cannot take, medications.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are approximately 45,000 psychiatrists, making psychiatry the fourth largest medical specialty. Psychiatrists can focus on one of the following subspecialties:

• Addiction Psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Pain Management