Pros
Working with the youth is fantastic. There are many opportunities to support kids and families during challenging times in their lives.
Cons
Trillium Parry Center (Portland Campus) has an un-changing and impermeable toxic culture amongst skills trainers and management. Valid concerns are often dismissed, ignored, or covered up. Mandatory reports made in good faith are both scolded and discouraged "because we live in a litigious society." If you are a new therapist seeking licensure, find another opportunity where management has more integrity. The work is very rewarding and possible, but you can't do it alone. There are many other residential treatment programs to consider if you're interested in this level of care. The toxic culture amongst co-workers and management is what ultimately caused my burnout.
