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!