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After commissioner, what?

M Greenblatt, K D Gaver, E Sherwood

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Former state mental health commissioners often found desired jobs post-commissionership. However, "decompression" difficulties, marked by loss and depression over unfinished work, correlated with lower job satisfaction and a willingness to serve again.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Mental Health Administration
    • Public Health Leadership

    Background:

    • State mental health commissioners hold significant leadership roles.
    • Transitioning from high-impact administrative positions can present unique challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the post-commissionership experiences of former state mental health commissioners.
    • To identify factors influencing job satisfaction and career adjustment after leaving the role.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was administered to 109 former state mental health commissioners.
    • The survey assessed job acquisition, satisfaction, and adjustment difficulties post-commissionership.

    Main Results:

    • Most former commissioners secured desired subsequent employment.

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  • "Decompression" difficulties, including feelings of loss and depression over unfinished work, were linked to lower subsequent job satisfaction.
  • These challenges also correlated with a willingness to return to a commissioner role.

    • Conclusions:

    • The transition from a state mental health commissioner role can be challenging, impacting job satisfaction.
    • A sense of loss regarding unfinished work is a key factor in "decompression" difficulties.
    • The unique challenges and mastery opportunities of the commissioner role may be difficult to replicate in future positions.