Is there job satisfaction in community mental health?
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Community Mental Health Journal
- Vol. 14 (4) , 309-318
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00778606
Abstract
After discussing the importance of job satisfaction, this paper presents data concerning current levels and sources of job satisfaction in community mental health centers. Data came from a survey completed by 164 staff members working in 22 different programs located in Michigan. The return rate was 94%. Results indicated that compared to workers in other occupations, the staff were about average in satisfaction with co-workers and supervision, but low in satisfaction with the work itself. The two major sources of job satisfaction reported by staff were the level of accomplishment experienced in the work and the degree of clarity in organizational goals and policies. The paper concludes by suggesting ways in which job satisfaction in community mental health could be increased.Keywords
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