Challenging work - Anonymous employee ConnectionsAZ Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pay for some positions can be competitive Some friendly and supportive coworkers Good work opportunities for peers that want to move up in the behavioral health field without needing degrees

Cons

Challenging population, frequent physical escalations Rampant substance abuse patients All staff besides providers are trained in holds and may be required to become physical with patients at times Connections is a for profit healthcare company, management will push to increase productivity and billable services

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Extremely dedicate people doing important work

Cons

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