On the Fence - Director LifeStance Health Employee Review

3.0
Jan 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lifestance feels like it's on the cusp of being great if it can get its act together. There is exciting work to do, and many people care about the work they do.

Cons

There are too many people in senior positions who have "grown up" at LifeStance and have no business being in the positions they are in. Or, they've been brought via people they know and it's now an echo chamber. LifeStance desperately needs more fresh eyes who have seen what "good" looks like at other companies and can bring that here. I see this happening in pockets, but it's stagnant in others. Everything is leadership via consensus, killing innovation and employee motivation. "We've always done it that way," and "it's easier to just leave it" are worshipped phrases here. The benefits are expensive. The 401k program is a joke (they payout 18 months late), and clinicians (the revenue-generating part of the company) are second-class citizens. This has also got to be the white-est company I've ever seen.

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LifeStance Health Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience at LifeStance Health. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and invite you to share more details of your experience to help us do better in the future—please reach out to globalrecruiting@lifestance.com. Thank you.

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Cons

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Pros

Copilot said: Flexible hybrid schedule, autonomy and independence, supportive colleagues, collaborative culture with resource sharing, strong administrative support, modern and cozy office spaces, good work-life balance, and a positive team environment.

Cons

Fee-for-service model creates significant income instability, especially while building a caseload. Despite being paid per session, you are generally expected to remain available during your scheduled hours and need approval to block time, making it difficult to use gaps in your schedule freely. Vacation time, sick time, holidays, and office closures are unpaid. No-show compensation is inconsistent. Sign-on bonus repayment requirements can significantly reduce paychecks if you leave early. Health benefits are costly, with high deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. The 401(k) match is decent, but the company contribution is paid annually, so employees who leave before the payout may miss out on the match. Overall, the compensation and benefits did not meet expectations, making this a financially risky position if one does not have substantial savings or another source of income.

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LifeStance Health Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. LifeStance is working hard to incorporate this feedback as we want to foster a great workplace. We appreciate all of the hard work you contributed to while you were here. We wish you much success in your career.
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