Clinical sociologist in psychiatry: The professional bridge between the sociology and psychiatry

Abstract

In the first section of the paper the profession of clinical sociologist in relation to other related professions in psychiatry is defined. Then various aspects of the position of clinical sociologist in a psychiatric institution, as well as specific features of various functions and roles of clinical sociologist in psychiatry and medicine are discussed. The conclusion points to some contradictions inherent in this profession. Advantages to be gained by introducing the profession of clinical sociologist in psychiatric institutions in our country are identified.

Keywords

• clinical sociologist
• sociology
• psychiatry
• medicine