Pros
I have lots of administrative support: billing, paperwork, scheduling, office space is all provided. I receive plenty of clinical support: case consultation, clinical supervision, online informational resources, free in-house training opportunities. Staff are friendly, professional, helpful. Peers are friendly, professional, helpful. The agency is expanding, offering new locations, and telehealth options make care very accessible to all. Wide range of in-house referral options for DBT, SUD tx, MH IOP, EMDR. Also in-house referrals for ARMHS and CTSS services, medication management including suboxone.
Cons
The agency has multiple sites and is still growing, we are opening a new clinic every few months. Many new therapists coming onboard monthly. Overall turnover seems high and I get several new clients a month whose previous Nystrom therapist left the agency, sometimes abruptly. Very high demand - so many requests for new intakes that I am considering closing my schedule. Right now a new intake might have to wait 3-4 weeks to get their next appointment.
