Pros
-Theres no shortage of clients to see. -CEs available at a reduced amount for employees
Cons
I worked at this company for more than 10 years. It was the best company to work for when I started. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It was supportive and enjoyable to be a part of. It is no longer that way. The company has changed a great deal over the years and not for the better. Instead of being warm and supportive, the environment is cold and uncomfortable. Administration has adopted an U.S. vs Them mentality that has only gotten worse over the past few years. They expect an unreasonable amount of work (some people carrying upwards of 80 or more clients on their caseload), intolerable documentation requirements where you get write ups for the smallest of infractions, very little time for continuing education or enriching your practice, and some of the worst pay in the area. The company proved they did not care about the well-being of their employees by announcing pay cuts a week before Christmas and later on instituting performance based pay that could entail possible pay cuts every 6 months. Loyalty and hard work are not valued and the company lacks compassion. Rather than focusing on quality of care for clients and quality of life for their employees, they see everyone as nothing but numbers. Working for this company is likely to lead a clinician to burn out before they’ve even had a chance to get experience in the field. They prefer to give promotions based on favoritism rather than qualifications and experience. They take it personal if an employee leaves to better themselves and their careers. They respond to this by taking vindictive actions against them or (at the very least) giving them the cold shoulder. They promote people with inside connections to other companies over loyal employees who have proven track records of being able to do the job. They do not view therapists as important but treat them as if they are replaceable the way some factories treat their employees. Leaving the company was the best decision I have made. Since leaving I have reconnected with what I like about therapy, made much better pay, and found an environment where I and my skills as a professional are valued.
