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Andres
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What is the character required for persons willing to work in behaviorial health and/or psychiatric medicine?
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Melissa Kahler
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Jefferson City, Missouri
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Some qualities you would need to possess include:
1. Being empathetic
2. Good listening skills
3. Being able to be caring
4. Being compassionate
5. Being able to remain calm in sometimes extreme circumstances
6. Being open minded
1. Being empathetic
2. Good listening skills
3. Being able to be caring
4. Being compassionate
5. Being able to remain calm in sometimes extreme circumstances
6. Being open minded
Jayda Krzmarcik
CNA/premed
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Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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I would say from my experience have patience is one of the biggest characteristics you need. It is so important to be able to wait for your patients to reach a level they feel comfortable to talk with you, and seek treatment. I also recommend people who are kind and all of the other qualities listed from above comments!
paula lempart
Director, Provider Engagement and Risk Adjustment Ops
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Key skills for working in the mental health field:
The ability to empathise with people.
Be compassionate, sensitive and emotionally strong.
Good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Resilience and the ability to maintain some psychological distance from your work.
The ability to empathise with people.
Be compassionate, sensitive and emotionally strong.
Good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Resilience and the ability to maintain some psychological distance from your work.