recovery advocate

registered nurse

direct support professional

counselor

licensed vocational nurse

Stonegate-Center

Throughout the week I meet with each client and call each client's point of contact. I am able to see their progress through their recovery journey, offer suggestions and relate through personal experience, and encourage them when things feel heavy. As a Case Manager, I also focus heavily on aftercare because, for those that know, recovery outside of a structured program looks very different and we greatly value setting each client, and family, up for a sustainable and long-term recovery. Case Managers are part of the resource hub and I learn something new about resources offered in Texas almost daily. We are the bridge between families and clients so they can focus on the their programs and are a crucial part of the treatment team. Stonegate's program, both for clients and how they run their facility, is rooted in teamwork, accountability, honesty, and support. Stonegate holds a weekly interdisciplinary meeting so that all positions who support the clients' recovery journey can come together and discuss their observation of the client's progress or barriers. This ensures that Stonegate's entire team is on the same page in how best we can help the client in getting, and maintaining, a life of sobriety. Though getting sober can be very challenging, Stonegate is not a glum place. We like to encourage the clients that though it seems heavy now, living sober is so much more than we could have ever dreamed. Our program is rigorous and high accountability, but we ask them to do it because we ourselves do it and know that it works. How we show up in the workplace reminds them that we have seen the fruits of the labor when it comes to working a program and what life can look like. It's a truly fulfilling job, though it can be a little overwhelming. I recommend to utilize the tools you've learned for yourself as well as you walk alongside these clients to a more meaningful future.

The program is fantastic for the clients as it was built off of the hard work, dedication and knowledge of the recovered addicts/alcoholics and clinicians that the management does/did not appreciate. My experience might be unique but I suspect it is not. There were promises of growth and opportunity only to turn into more work without pay and outright refusal to even speak with me.
The toxicity from management continued to become more apparent and started to seep into the amazing team of women I was working with. Upper management was not present, yet they would call "mandatory meetings" and require people to drive out to Azle on their days off only to make accusations (false) and threats. When anyone would try to ask a question or offer a solution, they would be gaslighted and treated as if they were both disrespectful and unwelcome. 
Upper management not only encouraged deceitful and unprofessional behavior- they rewarded it. They took part in rumors and character assassination. They would make outrageous accusations about "clandestine text threads" and claim people were being malicious and trying to "start drama" when in reality, the strife and uneasiness came from their cryptic wild accusations and fear driven management style. They held meetings with the entire staff instead of talking one on one to the person they had an issue or concern with. 
If they want you gone, they will manufacture a way to get you out or push you out with unfair treatment and bullying tactics. They came up with creative punishments for staff for things like asking that the trash at the center be picked up a bit more frequently due to our census being higher and the dumpster being completely full. I would recommend someone to get treatment here but unfortunately, I would never recommend someone to work here. They disbanded an incredible team of women and no doubt their program will suffer if they do not stop running off solid women with integrity. Unfortunately everyone is not as easily "replaceable" as they continue to say. Especially if you are a woman.

I loved the clients and the job role itself, but an unpredictable and unethical admissions department made it miserable. Upper administration was corrupt and awful. The medical director has low professional integrity, and the center was a side gig for him. Nurses concerns were consistently ignored, and many mentally and medically unstable clients were inappropriately admitted to the center. Employees are unappreciated here and are seen as disposable. Support and resources for employees are minimal yet expectations are unrealistic. Nurses are expected to scrub toilets while the admissions team (many without college degrees) enjoy an office with a view. Once at the facility, clients have very limited contact with the outside world and are often surprised at the limited contact policy because admissions did not inform them ahead of time. I watched clients and family members be bullied or manipulated into staying at the facility even if it wasn’t the best fit for the client. Again, I loved the job itself, but this place was a nightmare despite my trying to stay and bring positive change and improvement to the facility. 

A typical work day depends on your job description and duties. There are really busy days and there are slow days, depending on the amount of clients in the center. At this job, I learned more about working in this field and gained insight into what a hostile work environment looks like. Top management are completely unapproachable and only reach out when they either need something from you or if you did something wrong. They try to instill fear into their employees and have no problem telling you how replaceable you are. The hardest part of the job was the lack of communication from supervisors, walking on eggs shells around management, and the lack of guidance and opportunities for growth. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with the clients and feeling like you have a purpose. 

Stonegate cares about work-life balance, offering flexible hours, allowing for employees involvement in making their monthly schedule; promotes continuous learning and development and supports career growth. This dedication to employee development fosters a positive work environment where individuals feel valued and supported.  A lot of the nursing staff are currently taking courses to further their education.
Stonegate promotes from within and though I am fairly new to this company, I do see myself here long term and eventually moving up from my current position.
The most enjoyable part of this job is being a part of the journey and when the clients are successful in the program.
Nurse to patient ratio is exceptional! The grounds are beautiful.

Excellent nurse to patient ratio.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The setting for recovery is awesome! Being able to work with the clients and see positive change happen.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They lack in proper training. The leadership does not spend enough time training staff in leading 12-step groups and dealing with certain client issues. Other staff is tasked the job of training new staff and they don’t always train new employees in the proper way of how STONEGATE operates.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It can be chaotic. Without proper leadership.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very busy from the time you get there until you leave. This makes for a great work day. With plenty to do.

Workplace environment is fast paced and every changing, however, the staff relates on a very relaxed level. Majority of lower level employees with direct client contact are genuine, caring individuals that want to help others. Management is involved minimally and does not provide support for career success and no training was received to perform in any of the job functions held while employed. Company is mismanaged by management team that views employees as easily replaceable and does not operate according to Christian values that the organization claims to hold.

There is an informal balance and a good energy here. Often one can hear laughter amongst the staff. The Director is very approachable, amenable, and involved. Scheduling is very personalized i.e. there are quite a few workers who have schedules around schooling. I feel supported in a positive work environment. The setting is very nice, a large ranch. There's even a dog that I get to pet! They seem serious about recovery for the clients and do not seem to choose money over recovery. They keep it simple and are supportive.

My typical work day starts with passing out medications, doing bed checks to make sure the clients are safe and are not having any issues. 
I have learned a lot a lot about addictions. How to handle emergency situations. Management is great, and caring. 
Work place culture is great. 
The hardest part about my job is the challenges that some of the clients bring. But it has thought me a lot about  patiences. 
The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing lives being transformed and families being reunited. 

Wonderful friendly work environment, work life balance is excellent and management is very easy- going. It is a different work environment; everything is more relaxed and on a personal level; this is definitely not a corporate environment, which is a good thing. 
Overall, the facility is beautiful, clean, and the patients are generally friendly. Patient care is the highest here with very low nurse to patient ratio (almost unheard of). 


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Recovery advocate 5 salaries reported	$15.20 per hour
Registered nurse 1 salary reported	$34.00 per hour
Direct support professional 1 salary reported	$12.50 per hour
Counselor 2 salaries reported	$50,000 per year
Licensed vocational nurse 3 salaries reported	$28.67 per hour

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