Good work for a great mission - Anonymous employee Merakey Employee Review

4.0
Jul 9, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Commitment to providing quality community mental health and related services despite low reimbursement rates. Dedicated staff One of the largest human services providers in the country so many opportunities for promotion if you are willing to relocate or endure a longer commute

Cons

Due to low pay rates, the staff are frequently part time (if professional clinical staff) or don't stay very long - just long enough to get a few years experience and supervision towards licensure. Those who stay are really dedicated and love their work (large group), have another source of income in the family, see the promotional potentials, or couldn't get another job without making more effort than they are likely to give to upgrade skills or even just update the resume... Senior management can be rather brutal to middle level managers. If you are considering such a position, find out what "Day 11" is, if you will have to participate, and ask people what it is like before you accept the offer!

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5.0
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Pros

Great Company and I love individuals we serve

Cons

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1.0
Dec 16, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The mission of the organization is meaningful, and hiring managers genuinely value quality candidates and strong placements. The work can be rewarding when the focus is on making thoughtful hires that truly support vulnerable individuals. Team members care deeply about doing the right thing and producing strong, long-term results.

Cons

Under new management, recruiting has shifted to a numbers-driven model where metrics far outweigh quality, outcomes, and human impact. Recruiters are now responsible for interviewing and decision-making while simultaneously being held to significantly higher, rigid goals that do not account for location based candidate flow or program differences. Time is spent submitting phone screens and documenting nonviable candidates purely to satisfy metrics instead of actively sourcing strong applicants. Being discouraged from cherry-picking candidates, despite hiring for roles supporting vulnerable populations is concerning and demoralizing. This approach reduces efficiency, negatively impacts candidate experience, and has contributed to burnout and low morale. The system feels misaligned with the mission and set up for failure.

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