RI International reviews

That was then, this is now. With the advent of the new management team a few years ago, everything changed at this company, and not for the better. Yes, they finally put through minor long overdue raises for everyone initially. However, take a look at what they pay their everyday workers now versus what their top five executives are getting paid, and this for a non-profit! They’re best characterized by constant turnover, lack of support, lack of staff, lack of safety, and especially lack of concern for anything except the almighty dollar. They totally lost the vision the original company had for valuing and providing peer support to those who are mentally ill and/or experiencing substance use issues. Now the emphasis is totally on admissions, turnover, and more admissions. No one in management cares about the experience of the patients or the safety or security of the staff anymore as they cut staff, increase patient numbers, and hire peers, QP’s, RN’s, and doctors who don’t have a patient first commitment anymore. Sadly, the company has become the epitome of exploiting those who are mentally ill and/or have substance use issues for profit. I’m currently looking for a company for whom I can feel better working. My recommendation would be to steer clear and pursue another peer specialist, QP, RN, or physician position.

The pay, the benefits, the deception by administration, the lack of staff and high turnover, the safety, and concern for anything other than $. The black mold in the shower room, the inability to provide adequate care to the individuals who are accepted with medical issues. The fact that ANY petition is acceptable by the providers. The unhealthy communication that particular providers have with the patients or lack of communication. The retaliation from providers toward patients when the provider feels disrespected! For god sake, the guest is sick!!! The back biting and drama of the unhealthy individuals and supervisors. The lack of respect for the SMI population as human beings period! This organization had become the epitome of exploiting the SMI population for a profitable gain! Do yourself a favor and steer clear.