Mental Health Specialties
Explore 4 medical specialties in the Mental Health category. Complete salary information, requirements, and career pathways for New Zealand.
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
$190,000 - $320,000
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Inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health teams, private practice
Mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents up to 18 years.
$200,000 - $340,000
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Child and adolescent mental health services, schools, family therapy centres
Assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders and legal aspects of psychiatry.
$210,000 - $350,000
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Secure psychiatric units, courts, correctional facilities
Treatment of substance use disorders and behavioural addictions.
$180,000 - $310,000
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Addiction treatment centres, community health services, rehabilitation facilities
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