South Bay Mental Health Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I work at South Bay Mental Health for over year. Issues I have: working over 60 hours week, low pay, no holidays, vacation or sick time. Supervisors care about numbers more than clinician and clients. Company can take away health insurance if you don't make numbers. Clinicians at high risk and no support from company. High turnover, no raises .."

"I really like the people I work with at South Bay."

What do you like about working at South Bay Mental Health?

"My coworkers are very supportive of each other. We have a We are all in this together mentality."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Think of this company as a great stepping stone. Research and read reviews. Ask to talk to current staff members before accepting a position."

What don't you like about working at South Bay Mental Health?

"In most offices there are no on site supervisors so we fend for ourselves most of the time and if we make a mistake the higher ups make a federal case out of it. The pay for office staff is very low. Since the company has changed hands, the focus seems to be more on money and less on client care."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would like to see on site supervisors for each office, better training for all levels of staff and higher pay. The agency has lost some very good people in all positions because of the low pay. Pay people what they are worth and they will stick around."

"Overall I enjoy my job, but get frustrated with hiring and management."

What do you like about working at South Bay Mental Health?

"I enjoy the people I work with and the clients that I work with. I think they currently have a great vision and I am optimistic about the future of the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your research with other companies to make sure you will be happy working fee for service. Also, be prepared to wait 3 to 4 months before you have a caseload of clients that will help you feel successful."

What don't you like about working at South Bay Mental Health?

"Clinicians are fee for service. Vacation time and sick time are often less than companies that are salaried. We also have, in the past, had a high turnover rate for employees, which can be frustrating."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To eliminate highering season which is a time when numerous employees are hired. Also to improve interview and hiring procedures to make sure that those who are hired will be more committed to the position."