Mental Health Specialties

Explore 4 medical specialties in the Mental Health category. Complete salary information, requirements, and career pathways for New Zealand.

Psychiatry
High Demand

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.

$190,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health teams, private practice

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
High Demand

Mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents up to 18 years.

$200,000 - $340,000

Annual salary range

Child and adolescent mental health services, schools, family therapy centres

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Forensic Psychiatry
Medium Demand

Assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders and legal aspects of psychiatry.

$210,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Secure psychiatric units, courts, correctional facilities

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Addiction Medicine
High Demand

Treatment of substance use disorders and behavioural addictions.

$180,000 - $310,000

Annual salary range

Addiction treatment centres, community health services, rehabilitation facilities

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