Starter Job - Guidance Consultant ComPsych Employee Review

4.0
Feb 16, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Constant support from supervisors: There is always someone available anytime you need help, and there is never any backlash for needing help. Beautiful office location Kind coworkers who will go out of their way to make you feel welcome Low level of expertise required: There isn't much you can do in the psychological field with a BA, but that is all you need to be able to do this job well Free tickets to Bulls and Blackhawks games Giving Culture: Everyone who works here wants to help people, and the company does too. 95% of the time my job is to give away things for free and generally make people happier. The other 5% is transferring the caller to someone who can give more away. Work/Life Balance: You will never have to take your work home with you at the end of the day Stability without boredom: Every caller will have dramatically different needs and a unique story, so you are never bored, but the job itself never changes

Cons

Pay is very low for the area (I've made more working as a cashier at a gas station) Call Center: Doing psychological work over the phone is tricky, and can get stressful if a client is in crisis or combative. Advancement: There are ways to advance within the company, but the ceiling is pretty low. You're not going to start on the phones and end up running the department. Cog in the Machine: The employees that have worked here for 4 or 5 years start to have that "beaten down" look that I always associate with corporate cubicle jobs.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very stable employer with many opportunities for learning and growth. Ability to work fully-remote and employer provides the necessary technology for you. Full benefits and perks provided at service anniversaries.

Cons

Like most employer now PTO is limited to start, but is more generous later.

5.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The mission is real here. ComPsych sits at the intersection of behavioral health and workforce wellbeing, and that purpose comes through in the daily work in a way that isn't just marketing language. If you care about the EAP space and the impact it has on employees around the world, this is a place where that matters. The people are a genuine standout. Across departments, you find colleagues who are sharp, collaborative, and invested in doing good work. Teams tend to be lean, which means individuals carry real responsibility and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions. That can be energizing if you are someone who wants ownership over your work. The global scope of the business is a differentiator. For anyone interested in global operations, the breadth of markets and programs ComPsych operates across creates exposure that is hard to find elsewhere. There is real complexity to navigate and that complexity builds skills quickly.

Cons

Growth within the organization can feel inconsistent. There are opportunities, but they are not always visible or equitably communicated, and career pathing can vary significantly depending on your manager and team. Internal processes and cross-functional coordination can be slower than the pace of the business demands. As the company continues to grow globally, investment in infrastructure and process alignment would go a long way.

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