It's hard to put in to words how much stress this company has caused me since joining. Firstly, as an international therapist, they promised tailored caseloads, extensive mentoring support and much else. However in reality, when you arrive, they inform you that if you attempt to leave the company prior to a certain time, you are indebted to them for up to 15k for all of the "mentoring and support" provided as well as administrative costs. In reality, I received zero clinical support, was given a completely different caseload than I was promised, was pressured in to carrying the most complex participants as an experienced clinician. New strategies and support models were constantly being introduced, which they led us to believe were "person centred". However, from what I can see, every move that is made is for the sole purpose of making more money. When told that advocating for therapy assistant funding was not clinically indicated for some participants, we were informed that this funding had to be advocated for regardless or whether we felt it was required. it even became part of our KPI's. Furthermore, I sat in several meetings and discussions with those higher up. I had explained concerns around new grads not getting enough clinical support in the initial weeks. I was told that "new grads have a degree, they should get on with it. We want them thrown in the deep end". This resulted in high levels of exits and burn out in our hub. There are so many other things I could mention, however, it is just important to note that as an early career clinician, new grad or international therapist. Please DO NOT work for Everyday independence.
