Pros
- wide variety of clients, so as a therapist and mental health tech. you will gain a vast knowledge base for psychotherapy, running group therapy, crisis management, working with a team, learning about insurance in the mental health field - very supportive team members/peers, it's easy to ask for help and there are opportunities for growth within the organization - free supervision for therapists seeking licensure and growth opportunities for mental health techs for certifications
Cons
- learning the EMR system and insurance company expectations can be a challenging transition - some facilities experienced a lot of changes which made it challenging for current staff however this has been true across the board in mental health facilities in DMV area