Pros
This is a tough job, I don't recommend muscling through it. I was told that the higher-ups do not care and that's very clearly reflected in how employees are treated. Group therapy is fun and the population can be fun; however, there is minimal support. They don't mean to be unsupportive but it's the nature of the work and what's available. Pros: once you get used to it, the curriculum is easy to follow. You get to train with some great clinical directors, they will help you get the certifications you need, trainings count as CEUs, and management is open to feedback
Cons
Documentation is a lot, parole dictates way too much (rules, paperwork) they will ask you for assessments and ignore what you have to say anyway, ethics are not great, no safety precautions despite historical issues, action is hardly taken when complaints are made, pay is not great when you consider the way clients can be and last minute demands from parole.
