This study had as aim to know the experience of psychology professionals considering the current mental health care model. A qualitative study was carried out, using semi-structured interviews. The participants were seven psychologists of three Psychosocial Assistance Centers of a medium-sized city of Rio Grande do Sul. The results were analyzed through content analysis, and revealed the initial impact experienced by the professionals expressed through feelings of fear, frustration and powerlessness. The participants highlighted the importance of constant reflection on their professional actions, emphasizing the training when beginning to integrate service and clinical and institutional supervision as a resource to qualify the practice. They focused on the importance of a team work and the multiprofessional perspective related to the user. Thus, it is possible to conclude that psychology professionals have a preponderant role concerning the current model of mental health care in the country.
Health; Health psychology; Psychosocial Assistance Centre; Mental health services