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Empower U

EmpowerU is an excellent company to work at, especially if one is starting out in the mental health field, for several reasons.

They have great values! As a company, there is a passionate focus on communication, transparency, honesty, and more, with the intention of inspiring workers and families.

The children and parents offered to providers are a pleasure to work with. As a worker in the field, there is immense value and joy working with children and families to reach their highest vision. It is also an excellent way to develop yourself professionally as you engage in discussion with family members about mental health. In addition, the connection we make with youth are invaluable and will teach you about yourself.

Staff members are authentic, kind, and caring. When you meet them, you can tell that they care about the work their doing. The office atmosphere reflects this attitude and has inviting aesthetics. Members strive to embody the values of EmpowerU and as a new employee, one feels uplifted to the do the same. There is a great work culture and human atmosphere in the Empower U office.

They invest and care about their employees by providing trainings, education, supervision, and events to build a stronger community.

The hardest part about the job may be staying organized with maintaining paperwork and notes, but once you develop a routine, it's not a problem. In addition, Empower U also uses a program called Cyber created by PerformCare to input notes for youths. Unfortunately Cyber is not MacBook compatible, so workers either need to own a windows computer or head to a local library to input notes, and this could be inefficient for individuals who only own Mac computers.

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with the children and families, and seeing their progress!

A typical day at work is either stopping in to the office to make sure all my paper work is in order, making sure i have enuf copies of blank forms with my self at all times prior to visiting Youth at their residence’s and or taking them into the community. The most important thing i have learned at Empower U is that, patience, a positive atittude, and being caring goes very far not only for the job itself but in making a difference in all of the Youth’s lives and that by itself feels extremely rewarding all on its own. Working with and along side everyone, management, and coworkers has always been an amazing experience due to everyone making me feel like we are and have always been nothing less than family, and since day one i can honestly say i never felt unaccepted or like i do not belong. The hardest part of the job for me so far has been when We as providers build an amazing rapport with each Youth and their Family’s and then they start to transition out. The most enjoyable part of the job for me has always been seeing the smiles, and the enjoyment we as providers see and experience when working with the Youth and take them out to the community, to eat, etc.

The agency provides outstanding supervision and ongoing clinical support that truly prioritizes both professional growth and client care. The pay is among the most competitive I’ve seen in the field, which reflects the value they place on their team.

What sets Empower U apart is how streamlined and efficient their operations are. They invest in great technology and have automated workflows that eliminate a lot of the administrative burden, making it easier to focus on clients. Communication is clear, expectations are reasonable, and you always feel supported by leadership.

Whether you're newly licensed or a seasoned therapist, Empower U creates a work environment that is flexible, supportive, and truly clinician centered. Highly recommend!

I started Empower U as a fee-for-service IIC. They pay better than other agencies but what really drew me to stay at Empower U is their culture, team, and flexibility. From the Founder down to Core Staff, everyone has been amazing. Empower U is not only willing invest in their employees by offering good pay but wants to invest in their families by continually to grow the quality of its staff. Empower U is willing to provide trainings and help you grow as a clinician by sending you referrals that you want to work with. I was offered to work full-time and this culture still maintained. Although I was unable to maintain full-time status due to my school responsibilities, Empower U was so understanding in having me go back to fee-for-service. I have not only learned a lot from the clients I serve under Empower U but also from their culture. You won't regret working here!

EmpowerU takes the time to assign cases to clinician's based on skill and not simply availability.  Prior to a youth and/or family being assigned management personally calls you to discuss the case with you and determine if it is a good fit.  Management frequently checks in to see how you are doing and if you have any concerns.  You are encouraged within the agency to advance your career whether it be by getting clinical supervision for licensing hours or obtaining a certification to do more within the agency.  The only downfalls are that you don't get to know your coworkers well as you are in the field and if you happen to be assigned to the same family as another employee you tend to only speak on the phone and there are no benefits due to being an independent contractor.

Was very excited to work with this company. Had a bunch of experiences where the managers did not really look after their behavioral therapists, and I thought that this company would be different, as that’s what was presented to me during my interview process. The BCBAs that I worked with were fantastic. It was when I had an issue with my kiddo that the problems started. Management does not care about the low level employees. I also opted to take a couple of trainings, and two of them were canceled as I was traveling to go to the venue. Those were a waste of time, and I missed out on the training sessions. Overall, it was a horrible experience.

I have been working with Empower U as an IIC (therapist) for over a year now. I can honestly say that this workplace has provided me with such great experience. Whenever I need additional support with something, my supervisor is always helpful. This job provides as much or as little as you take, depending on your work ethic. There's a lot of flexibility with this job, which I love, so if you want to work 7 days per week or 2 days per week, it's up to you. You also get to choose the locations and population you'd prefer working with. I believe the pay is fair and the amount of paperwork is normal for the field. The only paperwork I am required to do are progress notes and treatment plans, which is something every therapist should be doing anyways. I highly recommend Empower U to other providers in NJ.

 I am grateful for the relationships I have with the managing partners and the ability to work with a variety of cases.  The agency has been supportive, fair, and a positive experience.  The holiday parties are greatly missed and I hope to get back to them soon. Being a part of such a diverse company has been a great learning experience. 

As BT I have one client you can have more if your schedule allows... All the families I have met through empower are wonderful. I have learned a lot with trainings and the BCBA who is very supportive of my future goals when I doubt them. Workplace culture is awesome the owners are very kind easy to talk to people. Everyone who I have met is genuinely kind and want to help. The hardest is part.... Just know u will have great support to get you through the " hardest part" what hard for me may not be for you. The most enjoyable seeing the child u are working with get the goal they struggled with. The team met ups we have it's a good time with a great ppl.

Empower U is the best place I have ever worked for. I have worked in various settings before transitioning with Empower U. My favorite part of working with this organization is the management. They understand the importance of respecting, appreciating and supporting their employees. The leadership is great, you learn a lot from the supervisors due to their knowledge and not afraid to share it. They are reliable and there are no surprises. They all have great communication skills and want to see their employees grow. There are a lot of opportunities to grow within the company.

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