The Pros and Cons of Working at a Community Mental Health Center

by Igor Vasilj, PhD | Oct 3, 2016 | Personal & Professional Experiences, Post-Grad, Professional Resources, Student & Intern Resources

Psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals have the professional flexibility and freedom to work in a number of diverse settings.

Everything ranging from inpatient and outpatient hospitals, Veteran Affairs medical centers, college counseling centers, private practices, and community health centers, among many others.

It is often said that working at a community mental health center (CMHC) can be one of the most difficult and challenging sites for mental health work, and yet it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences.