Pros
- A unique supportive community offering significant opportunity for growth and career development in the outdoor therapy and mental health fields for many a wonderful step before graduate school - A core of dedicated supportive co-workers - Approachable management style marked by collaboration and creative problem solving - Ample backcountry experiences in the beauty of Vermont
Cons
- Challenging population of young adults, some with complex psychiatric presentations - Potentially physical demands of "Excursions" in the backcountry if not previously experienced - Work schedule of Mentors - 8 days on, 6 days off - a rhythm that can be difficult to adjust to for some - Work schedule for Mentors - 8 days on, 6 days off - poses lifestyle challenges