The job is wonderful - Behavioral Health Technician KVC Health Systems Employee Review

3.0
Mar 13, 2018
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Pros

Pay is reasonable Training is extensive and paid The job itself is rewarding Staff are friendly and warm Insurance Lots of PTO for hospital staff (not for corporate or field staff)

Cons

Insurance was really expensive and takes like 8 weeks to start, the hospital itself wasn’t following osha regulations and lied to osha inspectors when they were reported (though they did have to go through some training and improve on some things, so this might have improved.) There is a serious lack of trust on the part of upper management. While you accrue a lot of PTO, it isn’t always easy to actually get time off. Getting called in was a regular occurrence (I personally put in 60-70 hours a week, regularly), and it can be nearly impossible to call in when you’re sick. Communication is expected from hourly staff, but not so much from corporate or upper management.

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KVC Health Systems Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. We’re glad to hear that you liked the work you were doing and found it rewarding. We’re committed to providing ongoing and the latest training to all employees as well as making KVC a great place to work. One way we’re doing that is by addressing the areas you mentioned. We are aware that employees have asked for more communication and support from the leadership team. We have hosted quarterly leadership development meetings for all supervisors to learn how to improve their management styles and offer more support to staff, initiated an employee newsletter to share news more frequently, offered Town Hall meetings to share updates and address questions from all staff, and have launched an employee rewards program to recognize and reward all employees. We’re focused on improving those areas and making sure each employee feels supported and valued at KVC. Thank you for your review and best wishes in your future!

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Culture has transformed dramatically from toxic to accountable, clear, and kind over a decade Strong leadership development (Gallup, Dare to Lead frameworks) Weekly 1:1 supervision means employees know their supervisors well Real internal mobility entry level to director is achievable based on work ethic Mission-driven workforce, people genuinely care about the kids and families they serve High retention most people want to stay and grow within, even when their current role isn't ideal, they will move positions to stay Respectful, psychologically safe environment all opinions welcome Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits; decent 403b match Positive social environment with systems that naturally filter out toxic behavior over time Competitive pay within the nonprofit/mental health sector

Cons

Pay is significantly below for-profit market rates. nonprofit pay scale is a real tradeoff Director role is highly unstructured can feel chaotic, especially in 24/7 locations requiring after-hours work Toxic employees can linger too long the kindness and grace extended to everyone delays removal Some employees stay in roles that aren't a good long-term fit simply because they love the culture Heavy meeting load at director level can crowd out focused, strategic work

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