The National Center for Mental Health, abbreviated as NCMH, (Filipino: Pambansang Sentro ng Pangkaisipang Kalusugan), is a 4,200-bed psychiatric hospital occupying 47 hectares of land in the city of Mandaluyong, Philippines. It is PhilHealth-accredited.

Formerly known as the Insular Psychopathic Hospital, the Mandaluyong Mental Hospital, and the National Mental Hospital, were established on 17 December 1928. It was founded in order to accommodate the increasing number of mental patients and other patients with related nervous system conditions who, in 1925, were being taken care of by two hospitals, namely the San Lazaro Hospital (in its “Insane Department”) and the City Sanitarium in the Philippines.

The insane asylum hospital was built under Philippine Public Works Act No. 3258 at a 64-hectare (160-acre) location in Barrio Mauway, Mandaluyong, Rizal near the City of Manila. Patients from the San Lazaro Hospital were transferred to the National Center for Mental Health in 1928. Patients from the City Sanitarium were transferred in 1935. The National Center for Mental Health is currently under the Department of Health. With the increasing number of patients being admitted, the center has resorted to soliciting donations from the private sector.

Interestingly, the National Center for Mental Health has job vacancies available until December 16, 2022:

One (1) Accountant I (Salary Grade 12)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Business Administration Major in Accounting
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Accountant II (Salary Grade 16)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Business Administration Major in Accounting
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

Two (2) Training Assistant (Salary Grade 8)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in College
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: CS Subprofessional

Two (2) Administrative Assistant I (Salary Grade 7)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in College or High school graduate with relevant vocational/ trade course
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Relevant MC # 11, s. 1996 Career Service Subprofessional/ First level eligibility

One (1) Administrative Assistant II (Salary Grade 8)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in College or High school graduate with relevant vocational/ trade course
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: CS Subprofessional

One (1) Administrative Officer III (Salary Grade 14)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: CS Professional

Two (2) Administrative Officer IV (Salary Grade 15)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: CS Professional

One (1) Nurse IV (Salary Grade 18)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Social Welfare Assistant (Salary Grade 8)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: CS Subprofessional

Four (4) Psychologist II (Salary Grade 15)

  • Education: Master’s degree in Psychology
  • Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience involving the delivery of Psychological Interventions, Psychological Assessment and Psychological Programs
  • Training: 8 hours of relevant training on the delivery of psychological services which include Psychological Interventions, Psychological Assessment and Psychological Programs
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Physical Therapy I (Salary Grade 6)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Career Service Subprofessional/ 1st Level Eligibility

One (1) Occupational Therapy Technician I (Salary Grade 6)

  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Career Service Subprofessional/ 1st Level Eligibility

Four (4) Occupational Therapist Technician I (Salary Grade 11)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Occupational Therapist Technician II (Salary Grade 15)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Work Experience: One (1) year relevant experience
  • Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

Two (2) Medical Laboratory Technician II (Salary Grade 8)

  • Education: Completion of Course of at least 4 years leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology of Bachelor of Science in Public Health
  • Work Experience: One (1) year relevant experience
  • Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

Three (3) Medical Laboratory Technician III (Salary Grade 10)

  • Education: Completion of Course of at least 4 years leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology of Bachelor of Science in Public Health
  • Work Experience: Two (2) years relevant experience
  • Training: Eight (8) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

Five (5) Medical Equipment Technician I (Salary Grade 6)

  • Education: Completion of Course of at least 4 years leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology of Bachelor of Science in Public Health
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Equipment Technician (MC # 10 S. 2013 CAT III)

One (1) Medical Equipment Technician III (Salary Grade 11)

  • Education: Completion of Course of at least 4 years leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology of Bachelor of Science in Public Health
  • Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
  • Training: 8 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Equipment Technician (MC # 10 S. 2013 CAT II)

One (1) Dentist I (Salary Grade 14)

  • Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery
  • Work Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Dentist II (Salary Grade 17)

  • Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery
  • Work Experience: One (1) year relevant experience
  • Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Medical Specialist I (Part-time) (Salary Grade 22)

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine with a certificate as Fellow of the relevant specialty society and/ or Diploma of the relevant specialty board
  • Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as Post Residency Fellow/ Senior Resident or other relevant experience
  • Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

One (1) Medical Specialist I (Salary Grade 22)

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine with a certificate as Fellow of the relevant specialty society and/ or Diploma of the relevant specialty board
  • Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as Post Residency Fellow/ Senior Resident or other relevant experience
  • Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: RA 1080

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Source: Philippine Go