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When I first started I thought I had landed an amazing job with an amazing company coming straight out of college, boy was I wrong. I was lied to in the interview and found out on my first day from my coworkers the pay I was told I would be getting in fact would not be given until I reached that tier and mastered the visits and I had to prove to them I had earned the pay for them to then decide if in fact if I would be given it. My supervisor also never trained me. It fell on my fellow coworkers to try and provide me with as much training as possibly to make sure I could do my job to my best ability. Luckily I had prior experience with the software and services provided, otherwise I would have been set up for failure. 
Next is management. Honestly it was a joke, my "supervisor's" favorite line was "I don't want to micromanage you guys" yet she wants a detailed schedule of our exact move a week in advance, to be notified of all contact made among families, therapists and other staff members. Also cross your fingers that nothing bad ever happens to you while working here because you won't receive ANY sympathy or empathy, you'll simply be asked when you will return to work. When you actually need some management or have a question, you are now working against your supervisors 2 hour long lunch break to "walk the dog's" or just being blatantly ignored.
Now comes to how client's are given out. It's as simple to say, if you speak up about issues going on don't count on getting any new client's. If you keep your mouth shut and do as they want, you'll get them dumped on your case load. Or if an incident happens with a family which results in child protective services being notified due to being a mandatory reporter , you're told "now remember by doing this and making this report means that you will probably lose the client", there is no debriefing when something traumatic happens to a client or support to you as an employee, as this is a mental health facility. 
Overall, the work done with the client's was the most rewarding part. Making a difference in their life is what kept me at the job for the time that I was there. However, I know to be a successful social worker you need to put your mental health first which is why I left my job. I was not supported in this decision, I was actually asked to stay longer to make the transition easier for them and buy some more time to find someone new. 

It can be a good starting point for someone getting their feet wet in the field. You will be placed in uncomfortable situations both professional and socially, and that can certainly be helpful if you are one who struggles to advocate and speak up for yourself as you will have to learn how to to survive the environment, especially as a person of color.  Although you would expect otherwise, many supervisors and directors are not trained or culturally humble and sensitive enough to navigate diversity problems that may arise. When brought up, they will dismiss them and put the responsibility on providers to deal with the oppressive environment, including one on one work with client. The agency is heavily quota driven and "productivity" will always be prioritized in conversations so you can meet agency expectations, and that stays true even if this means compromising life/work balance, quality care, or your own abilities and comfort level. Aside from that, and as can be true of any workplace, you will always meet wonderful colleagues/clients that you enjoy working with which makes it worthwhile to a certain extent. Clients are particularly difficult in this environment because most are not fully invested in their treatment and so the attendance rate can be extremely low. When you meet quota, they do offer free supervision and I think some reimbursement for licensure exams. They also schedule some trainings with CEUs, most of which are free for employees. 

I knew this company had financial issues the first week I was there. The CEO’s practically begged us to join the holiday party so they wouldn’t lose their money. It was a clue that this was the sort of company that needed to beg its employees to attend company events. A company who truly values its employees will not need to beg - employees will want to join company events because of the cameraderie they experience. 
Their billing department consistently got my paycheck incorrect for the first several months.
Do not be fooled by the false promises this company offers in their initial interview. They have recently implemented company policies that will force mentors to work more for less money. This company is not focused on its clients. This company is focused on its bottom line. Veterans are considered those who have stayed for more than 1 year! This company is constantly losing its employees who go in search of better opportunities elsewhere. The management is poor. It takes several months to get supplies. Emails are not responded to in a timely manner. Your role as a mentor is not appreciated and the company undervalues its employees. Do not join this company and experience the stress! Most people join this role thinking it will offer value as they finish grad school or prepare for counseling degrees or jobs. Do not waste your time here.

I worked at ABH for over a year. I really enjoyed my coworkers, the pay, the flexibility and understanding management. If you have experience in the field and are dedicated, you can make a lot of money. However, I would average 2k+ miles on my car a month (minimum), no mileage reimbursement and was isolated (maybe saw my coworkers once a month or in passing if I happened to be at the office). It is not possible to learn through "osmosis" at this job, like you would in an office setting with experienced clinicians. Supervision was paid, but it was hard to get quality advice on 26 clients in one hour. I would average 30 client sessions a week and about 10-15 hours of paperwork and assessments. If a client cancels, you do not get paid, so it can be rough during holiday months when clients often cancel during those weeks. This job is great for those who are independent in their work, or want a nice part-time job for extra money. It also helps if you have an office type setting at home where you can fax and print, it will be easier for you.

The company has good intentions for their patients, but workers are not recognized or appreciated. Management and under trained supervisors do not give any space for advancement. If you are looking for a place that will dismiss your every worry/concern then this is the place. There is an extreme amount of favoritism which is very evident and no consequences for employees who constantly get away with not doing their work. Management is very quick to pull you in regarding your productivity but never recognizes when you are juggling other people’s work on top of your own. This place is mentally draining and they are supposed to be about mental health. 

I agree with the other reviews of this place. I was treated like an object. They like to use the term "part of the team," but they never ask for your feedback or opinion about anything, proving that it's just for show. I was handed duties that had nothing to do with my role.
If you are looking for a place to flourish, look elsewhere. The atmosphere is toxic, and if you speak up, they will dismiss your concerns. It's hard to reconcile the fact that they offer mental health services to others with the fact that this place is mentally draining.
There is a high turnover rate.

Advanced Behavioral Health has a great team of staff. They are all like family. Management tries their best to accommodate the staff in anyway needed. If you have a last minute emergency, not only are they open to allowing you to take off, managers even tend to check in with you after to make sure you’re ok and offer a helping hand if needed. 
I have worked here for 7 years and couldn't imagine working anywhere else. 
On a side note I will say, if you are in this for benefits, you have found the wrong job. If you are looking to work with a team of people who truly care about you as a member of the family, welcome to your new team!

This place is filled with petty, passive-aggressive supervisors and micro-managers. Never have I ever experienced such hypocrisy in a work place! Supervisors are not sensitive to real life situations of their administrative employees, so don't bother applying here if you have a family or are in school. They have unrealistic expectations of the job description compared to what is said in their ad. They don't care about you as a person, they expect you to operate as robot. They train you for 2 weeks and expect you to work independently without making any mistakes.

Lots of turnover in the company, including senior level, upper management. Many changes to company procedures and job duties. Somewhat disorganized and lacking understanding of realistic job expectations, implement unrealistic expectations. Lots of driving in your own vehicle, so make sure to keep mileage logs.

Training was short and did not prepare me for the job I was expected to do. My schedule was constantly changing with clients frequently canceling and then I wasn't paid leading to unreliable income and extreme stress. Management is unsupportive. No sick pay or paid time off. Expected to drive from client to client but not paid during travel time. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Therapist 98 salaries reported	$78,941 per year
Case manager 22 salaries reported	$54,205 per year
Practice manager 19 salaries reported	$22.80 per hour
Psychiatrist 23 salaries reported	$262,500 per year
Mentor 16 salaries reported	$56,500 per year

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