Where do mental health professionals work?

Written By Latitia Kernaghan

Where you work can change everything—explore the different settings mental health professionals work in and discover which environment feels right for you.

Public Health
  • Inpatient mental health units
  • Community mental health teams
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health teams
  • Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Specialist Services
  • Forensic mental health units
  • Eating Disorder Services
  • Older Persons' Mental Health Services
Private Practice
  • Solo or multidisciplinary services in a range of specialisations
  • Medicare rebated services
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Telehealth and Digital Mental Health Platforms
Non-governmental Organisations
  • Headspace Centres
  • Primary Health Network (PHN)-Funded Services
  • Community Recovery Programs
  • Suicide Prevention Services
  • Family and Carer Support Programs
  • Youth Mental Health Services
  • Homelessness and Housing Support Services
  • Veteran Mental Health Services
  • Disability and NDIS Providers
Primary Care
  • General Practice Clinics
  • Integrated Primary Care Teams
  • Chronic Disease Management Programs
  • Mental Health Care Coordination Roles
  • PHN-Funded Mental Health Hubs
  • Rural Generalist Health Services
  • Community Health Centres
University Sector
  • Academic Lecturer
  • Clinical Educator
  • Research Fellow
  • Research Assistant
  • Mental Health Workforce Development Roles
  • Student Wellbeing and Counselling Services
Latitia Kernaghan
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