Pros
Staff at Merakey are friendly, it is a great work environment, nice people, pleasant. Management is willing to support and help you grow as a employee, therapist, case manager, etc. It will allow you to experience what a therapist, case worker, etc is and provide you with on the job knowledge of clients, mental illness and substance abuse. It provides a platform for you to become familiarized with skill, practice, understanding and proficient in documentation.
Cons
If you have a master’s degree, etc and you’re looking for advancement as a African American, there is no room for advancement at this location. I would have been at the organization 9 years this February and due to my belief, that favoritism to others based off nationality appears to be present. There is a lack of diversity amongst management at the Penn Hills, PA, (Merakey), this creates a common area of hierarchy that only provides one perspective regards cultural sensitivity issues and job-related advocacy. I repeat, if you’re looking to advance at some point in your career, it will be tremendously difficult. If you’re looking for experience, this is a great opportunity to meet those needs.