By Leah Thompson

My dream job is to be a

What They Do Diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders Prescribes medication or administers psychotherapeutic treatments to treat disorders. Compiles and maintains patient files and records Counsels patients during office visits Designs individualized care plans using a variety of treatments.

Interests Investigative—A thinker that likes to solve problems. Artistic—A creative person who enjoys things like art. Social—In order to have this job, a person has to love to interact with others

The Skills Required Reading Comprehension Writing Active Listening Speaking Science Critical Thinking Active Learning Learning Strategies Monitoring

Money The average hourly wage in California is $ The average annual wage in California is $179,680! The average national hourly wage is $ The average national annual wage is $151,380.

Education and Requirements The person has to have a First Professional Degree. The person has to have 3 to 8 years of internship and residency. Also, the person has to graduate from an accredited medical school.

My backup career is to be a

What They Do They teach in private or public schools. They teach one or more subjects at middle, or junior high, level.

Interests Social—In order to have this job, a person has to love to interact with others Investigative—A thinker that likes to solve problems. Artistic—A creative person who enjoys things like art.

The Skills Required Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Speaking Mathematics Science Critical Thinking Active Learning Learning Strategies Monitoring

Money The average annual wage is $55,160. The annual range is anywhere from $35,900 to $56,050.

Education and Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree Completion of an approved teacher training program Supervised practice teaching