Kesehatan Jiwa (Mental Health) for Job Examinations in Indonesia

Under Law Number 17 of 2023 Article 74(1), PP Number 28 of 2024 Article 145(1). Furthermore, Permenkes Number 29 of 2022 Article 1 point 1, Kesehatan Jiwa (Mental Health) is a condition where an individual can develop physically, mentally, spiritually. In addition, Socially so that they recognize their own abilities, manage pressure, work productively, and contribute to their community.

When Mental Health Examinations Are Required for Work

Permenkes 29/2022 regulates Mental Health Examinations (Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Jiwa) for prospective workers or officeholders before they perform specific jobs or hold specific positions designated by law (Article 1 point 2. Article 3). PP 28/2024 Article 172(1)-(2) carries the same mandate. Under the Annex of Permenkes 29/2022. Furthermore, PP 28/2024 Article 172(4), covered roles include public officials making high-impact decisions, jobs that could endanger oneself or others, roles interacting with vulnerable groups. In addition, Other positions set by regulations.

Scope of Assessment, Examining Team, and Consent

Examinations may be comprehensive or tailored to request/need (Permenkes 29/2022 Article 11(1)). Comprehensive assessments evaluate intelligence profile, personality profile, psychopathology potential, and other special potentials (Article 11(2)). Tailored assessments must at least evaluate psychopathology potential alongside intelligence and/or personality profiles (Article 11(3)).

Assessments are performed at main clinics, general hospitals, or psychiatric hospitals by an Examining Team of at least two professionals. A psychiatrist serving as team chair and a clinical psychologist (Article 8(2). Article 10(2), (4)). The examination requires the examinee's informed consent, including consent to share the certificate with the requesting party. if refused, the examination does not proceed (Article 12(2)-(4)). The requesting party or employer receives only the official certificate signed by the team chair (Article 16(1), (4)) or fitness-to-work conclusion. At the same time, Detailed clinical records remain with the medical team.

Regulatory Status

Permenkes 29/2022 also defines Examining Team, Personality Disorder, and Psychopathology Potential (Article 1 points 3-5). Although Law 17/2023 repealed Law 18/2014 on Mental Health (Article 454(g)), implementing regulations remain in force where consistent with Law 17/2023 (Article 453(f)).

Legal basis: Permenkes Number 29 of 2022 Recitals, Articles 1 points 1-5, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, and Annex Chapter I(A). Law Number 17 of 2023 Articles 74(1), 453(f), 454(g). PP Number 28 of 2024 Articles 145(1) and 172(1), (2), (4).