Ochsner Health Psychiatrist: Why Careers in Mental Health Matter

Discover how Dr. Eric West’s passion for mental health and commitment to helping others led him to join our psychology team at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner. In this video, you'll gain a unique perspective on the rewarding career opportunities at Ochsner Health and learn why our innovative approach and supportive community make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to thrive. 

"It's been amazing just in the last one to two decades how much neurology, psychiatry and other fields of medicine have grown in this area," said Dr. West.

Our team at Ochsner Health has different kinds of experts who work together to take care of your mental and emotional health. They provide care whether you need to stay in the hospital or can visit and go home on the same day. They talk with you one-on-one, or in a group setting if that's what you prefer. They can also help manage your medications and more. At Ochsner Health, we make it our mission to ensure you get the help you need in a way that works best for you.

Dr. West said, "I get to work with other really great people, highly intelligent people, but even more so than being intelligent clinicians, they are just good people who care about each other and show up for each other every day. It's that teamwork aspect that really brings me to work every morning and I leave with a smile on my face."