Pros
working with a diverse D/A inmate patient population. working with (few) colleagues that have or are working on acquiring their Bachelor's or Master's in counseling. The job skills training instructor (JE) was a joy to learn from.
Cons
The pay is horrible for what you are expected to do. There is no shortage of groups, and little to no time to run them. Fast-paced environment with no clinical support. Clinical directors and supervisors in name only, as they have no credentials, i.e. MSW, LPC, LSW, LCSW, to supervise or run a human services dept. "Clinical supervisors" supervision consists of managing your productivity, and not assisting you with refining clinical skills, (see aforementioned point above). Most employees in the building after a month of hire appears on edge, ready to snap.