Mental health career in Australia

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RestlessinSeattle Member

Member since 06 February 2024

RestlessinSeattleMember06 February 2024 02:36:38

Hi folks!

I am just beginning my research. I am currently in Seattle and am so, so, so tired of the rain and cold! Some brief googling indicates that there is a labor shortage of mental health providers in Australia. I am a LMFT (psychotherapist) so, I am hoping to find information about mental health care and culture in Australia.

This is probably a niche queston, but does anyone have any experience with transitioning their mental health career to another country?

Thanks in advance!

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam06 February 2024 03:01:24

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@RestlessinSeattle

Hello and welcome on board !

Please note that I have created this new thread on the Australia forum from your post so that members can guide you.

Hope you'll receive some feedback soon.

Regards

Bhavna

francis alain Member

Member since 22 July 2024

francis alainMember22 July 2024 12:50:40

Please can u help me with any website聽 address if possible. Thanks

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert22 July 2024 19:54:55

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聽聽 Please can u help me with any website聽 address if possible. Thanks聽聽聽聽聽-@francis alain

Welcome to the forum.

How about being proactive and doing an online search.

Maryjonee02 Member

Member since 29 July 2024

Maryjonee02Member31 July 2024 10:49:08

Hi there!聽 I've heard there's a demand for mental health doctors there. It might be worth checking the specific requirements for LMFTs. Good luck with your research.

Maryjonee02 Member

Member since 29 July 2024

Maryjonee02Member05 August 2024 10:17:38

@francis alain

Check for this website: easiherb.com.au/

They have options to Join as a Doctor and you can work remotely.

Maryjonee02 Member

Member since 29 July 2024

Maryjonee02Member17 October 2024 12:50:04

@RestlessinSeattle

I totally get wanting to escape the Seattle rain! You're right, Australia does have a shortage of mental health providers, especially in rural areas. To work here, you'll likely need to get your LMFT qualifications recognized by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), which may involve some extra steps.

Telehealth is also growing, so that could be an option if you're interested.

Good luck with your research and move!

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