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Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

Working at Diversified Alternative Treatment Centers has been a truly fulfilling experience. It’s rare to find a job that not only brings enjoyment and satisfaction but also compensates well and provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Every day, I am excited to come to work, knowing that the efforts I put in are directly helping children and teens overcome challenges and build better futures. The work we do here is not just a job; it’s a mission to positively impact young lives, and that’s incredibly meaningful to me.

The environment at Diversified Alternative Treatment Centers is supportive and collaborative. I have the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the field. Their passion and expertise inspire me to continuously grow and excel in my role. The sense of camaraderie and shared purpose is evident, and it makes every day at work enjoyable and motivating.

In addition to the rewarding work, DTAC offers significant benefits for continuing education, helping employees to further develop their skills and knowledge. The organization is committed to professional growth, even contributing financially toward educational programs. This investment in employee development not only enhances our capabilities but also ensures we stay at the forefront of best practices in the field.

For anyone looking for a career where you can feel proud of the work you do while being fairly compensated and supported in your ongoing education, I highly recommend considering Diversified Alternative Treatment Centers. It’s a place where your contributions are valued, and the work you do truly matters.

This company holds onto the outdated managerial process of wanting their employees to be miserable.  I worked for this company in the past under different ownership.  I was excited to come back.  That was stopped the first two nights I worked.  The person shadowing me showed me nothing about the job and duties.   The folks who have been here for a long time don't treat new employees well and are not friendly to them.    You would think in that they have difficulties keeping staff but they continually lose them because of how employees are treated.   They complain that, "nobody wants to work," instead of looking at their poor management.    The older staff are burned out and don't really want to help new employees.  Supervisors are constantly late for work, don't follow rules, and don't return messages about work issues.  We have supervisors who know they are late and still stop for coffee making them even more late to relieve folks.   All they care about that you are a warm body in the seat for the shift.   They do nothing for the children in the program.  They can't even have the kids keep their bedrooms clean let alone having the building blocks of being successful.    What once was a great program with great results is now a sad place where the kids are just guided through and don't do well once leaving.  I saw other workers hired who were treated poorly and left the company and can't say I blame them.    If you want to work for peop0le who are disrespectful, dishonest, and rude this is the place for you.   Ownership and management are full of clicks that feel like dealing with high school girls.   If you like being treated poorly then this is the place for you!  

The on site coworkers are really wonderful. They are extremely supportive and very understanding. Everyone is willing to do anything to help and more than willing to answer questions/concerns. Above the on site level? Management is clueless, they treat lower level employees like garbage, and consistently undermine anything we have to say. While I can understand that they want to believe everything the kids say because they are kids, and they want to keep them safe, they fail to realize the amount of manipulation and lying that these kids do. The kids are WONDERFUL to work with, the job is really rewarding, you are making a difference, but as an employee, you can only put up with the toxic upper management style for so long. To give credit where credit is due: not all upper management is bad. Some of them definitely care about the employees and are willing to listen and help. But overall, they tend to forget the amount of work that each individual is expected/required to complete in a day and continue to stack more on top of the already tremendous workload that each employee has. They question the turnover rate but ignore the amount of stress that they put on their employees. If upper management would listen to their employees and change the management style, this company would be absolutely incredible to work for. 

I have been working at DTAC for just a few months as an administrative assistant. This role has been a dream come true for me, especially after major changes in my life that motivated me to pursue my career goals. The supportive environment and the team's dedication have helped me grow personally.

From my very first day with the team, I felt a great sense of kindness and hospitality from my coworkers. It became clear that DTAC is not just an organization; it embodies a culture where core values and a sense of purpose strongly align with my own beliefs. Being part of a team focused on making a positive impact in the lives of the children we serve is truly inspiring. Additionally, seeing the genuine care and support provided to all staff fosters a strong sense of community within the workplace. The collaborative spirit that influences every project we undertake motivates me to continuously improve my skills and actively contribute to achieving the company’s goals. It’s rewarding to be in a setting where collective efforts lead to meaningful results for both the children and the organization as a whole.

I appreciate how the company promotes professional growth and values employee feedback. Knowing that there are opportunities for advancement in this outstanding organization is incredibly motivating.

In summary, my experience here has positively changed me. I am grateful to be part of such an excellent company and to work alongside such passionate individuals. If you’re looking for a place that emphasizes teamwork, support, and personal development, I wholeheartedly recommend it DTAC.



As a billing specialist at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers, I can confidently say that this is more than just a workplace—it's a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

**Mission, Vision, and Values**  
Our mission, vision, and values are not just words on a wall; they guide our daily actions and decisions. The commitment to providing quality treatment and support is evident in everything we do. It's inspiring to be part of a team that genuinely cares about the well-being of our clients and works tirelessly to create positive outcomes.

**Positive Work Environment**  
The atmosphere at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is exceptional. It's a place where collaboration and support thrive. From the moment I joined, I felt welcomed and valued. My colleagues are not only talented professionals but also passionate individuals who share a common goal of helping others.

**Leadership Commitment**  
Our leadership team is truly remarkable. They take our mission seriously and are always available to listen and provide guidance. Their dedication to our professional growth and well-being makes all the difference. It's refreshing to work under leaders who prioritize transparency and foster an inclusive environment.

Overall, my experience at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers has been incredibly fulfilling. I am proud to be part of an organization that values its employees and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives we serve.

The only enjoyable part was some of the coworkers. Some supervisors were lazy, management took off whenever they felt like it while expecting you to be there rain or shine, people in HR are rude and seem to do absolutely nothing, paperwork isn’t properly filled out, there is never enough time to fill out paperwork (you will be blamed for it), speaking to supervisors or staff accomplished nothing regardless of the concern, I believe the environment is unsafe for both workers as well as the children that are forced to be there (the administrators claim the children want to be there), they treat child and parent concerns as a joke, and they have odd rules that make no sense (like excessively short shower times because they most likely mathematically figured out that time so they can pack as many kids in as possible). Also perpetually understaffed due to all of the above reason. You can tell by the company responses that they don’t ACTUALLY care. If you don’t believe me, work there.

There are rewarding parts to working here, specifically seeing the clients you work with make progress on their treatment goals and successfully discharging. If you’re lucky, you have a great close knit team who are willing to help each other out. However, if you want to work here, be prepared for your own mental health to decline. Between unrealistic expectations, the anxiety about being called out for making a mistake, and terrible work/life balance and high levels of stress, it is not always worth it. No matter how much the company says there is an “open door policy” to address concerns, this is a complete lie. They will listen and then turn it against you or talk negatively about you behind your back. No matter how much effort you put in, there’s a high chance you’ll get screwed over in the end. Unless you’re a chosen favorite-then you don’t need to worry. 

I didn’t work directly with management but when I emailed about problems I was having with the computer( they provide ) or if I can’t attend a meeting they would never respond then the next day I would be scolded for not handing something in ( due to the technical problems) or not being at the meeting. they were always late to meetings they schedule I sat in the office for a meeting for 30 minutes because they were taking lunch they would force unqualified employees to work in unsafe environments do to them being understaffed they said they would compensate you for anything you buy for your kids or anything you had to provide and compensate you for the gas and miles you travel but made you track all that and made it very hard to use so I never got compensation because if was never filled out properly. There are so many more problems with the company but no one has time for a book take my advice and just stay away!!!!!

For what you're asked to do, whether is be as a supervisor or caseworker, you won't be paid nearly enough. On top of this, you will rarely have the staff to child ratio to make it a safe environment. You will work well out of your scheduled hours and they will tell, not ask, you to work even more and any attempt to refuse will be met with upper management informing you that you don't have a choice OR they will be downright spiteful/passive aggressive about it. Requests for time off will be met with refusals or negotiating you to work partial shifts. And the worst of it all, upper management will not support you in any way and will speak quite unprofessionally, and quite frankly, abusively, when things do go wrong because they don't provide enough staff to maintain a safe environment. 

The kids were the only reason I tried to make it work. The kids deserve so much better than what this place offers them.

For the most part I enjoy my job and feel a sense of fulfillment through it. No day is exactly the same so it’s never a boring job. Being able to help the teens work through their trauma and even seeing huge positive changes in their behaviors is highly rewarding. Unfortunately there’s often short staffing and are pressured to pick up extra shifts to help out. Consistently feeling burnout with notes and paperwork. Supervisors and coworkers are a huge help but unfortunately they are getting burnt out too. Lots of potential in making positive changes in management but feels likes it’s going to take a long time to really turn that corner. Lots of “this is the ways things have always been done” and hard getting out of those habits.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Behavior technician 63 salaries reported	$19.60 per hour
Mental health technician 49 salaries reported	$27.46 per hour
Case worker 28 salaries reported	$22.93 per hour
Behavioral therapist 23 salaries reported	$35.52 per hour
Counselor 16 salaries reported	$20.06 per hour

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