We can help you discover which mental health career path is right for you.

Choosing a career path can be challenging, take this five minute quiz to find the mental health career path that best suits you!

What are your greatest strengths?

Select all that apply

  • Advocacy

  • Communication

  • Empathy

  • Organization

  • Inclusion

  • Innovation

  • Investigation

  • Mentorship

  • Mindfulness

  • Problem solving

I feel motivated when I am able to...

Select one

  • be imaginative when working on projects

  • build relationships with potential donors or clients

  • create mission based programs or services

  • creatively solve problems using technology

  • empower others to work through their mental struggles

  • mobilize resources to improve community resources

  • solve complex problems

  • support others breaking through personal barriers

  • use investigation skills to identify limitations/gaps in processes or data

  • use the law to solve issues

I am fulfilled when I'm able to...

Select one

  • amicably resolve conflict

  • collaborate with a team to pursue a common goal

  • create new ideas and concepts

  • maintain strong financial record keeping

  • provide resources to help better their lives

  • see my data improve others quality of work

  • see others use new skills to improve their lives

  • see the technology in use and how it improves peoples lives or system functionality

  • use my knowledge of policies to advocate for the betterment of society

  • use my lived experiences to help others improve their lives

What was your favorite area of study?

Select one

  • Art

    Eg: Art, Music, Design

  • Business

    Eg: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management

  • Engineering

    Eg: Computer Science, Software Development, IT

  • Humanities

    Eg: Language, History, Politics, Philosophy, Communication

  • Natural Sciences

    Eg: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  • Social Sciences

    Eg: Psychology, Sociology

Where would you like to work?

Select one

  • 🏫 Academia

    Colleges, universities, and schools

  • 💸 Corporate

    Fortune 500, start-up, and independent for-profit businesses

  • 🏛️ Government

    Local, state and national politics

  • 🏥 Medical

    Hospitals and other medical facilities

  • 🫂 Nonprofit/NGO

    Mission based organizations and foundations

  • 🧑‍💻 Self-Employed

    Freelancing, contracting, or running your own business

  • 🫶 Social Services

    Organizations that offer care to local or remote communities

  • 💼 Other

    Something else!

What skill would you like to use in your next role?

Select up to three

  • Active Listening

  • Advocacy

  • Creativity

  • Critical thinking

  • Financial literacy

  • Fostering safe work environments

  • Innovation

  • Negotiation

  • Relationship-building

  • Writing code

Would you rather...

Select one

  • Analyze data

  • Configure IT Systems

  • Counsel others

  • Develop Digital Visual Print in Web Design

  • Facilitate a treatment plan

  • Inform policy development

  • Manage a balance sheet

  • Manage benefits and compensation packages

  • Provide accessible community resources

  • Work towards a specific cause or mission to serve the community

Calculating your career path