Here's a Job for the Qualified Few...

Here's something you didn't know, and have probably never thought about: Having been committed to a mental hospital is a job qualification. I got a letter today in the mail from an organization I belong to here for family members of someone who has suffered from psychosis and/or schizophrenia. They're throwing the net out within the organization for a qualified person. The job they're offering is for someone who can work as a go between in a day program for psychiatric clients.

Here's the job description. I translated it from the Dutch:

You've been committed to a locked unit. Preferably, you've been court committed. Through this, you can function as an example for clients, and function as a bridge between clients and psychiatric staff. In addition, we expect that you have a High School diploma, and a university thought and work level. In addition to the above mentioned, it's also important that you possess sufficient social skill to function in a complex work situation. You can withstand stress, are critical, and have a sense of humor.

Of course, you have to speak Dutch fluently, too.

In short, they're looking for a remarkably qualified person. It's not surprising, but it was interesting to discover that having been court committed is a job qualification. It's amazing. There probably aren't too many people out there who are that unique.

If you happen across this post, and you fit this description, the job is at GGZ van Noord-Holland.