The 20 Best Mental Health Care Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best mental health care companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Mental Health Care companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of January 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best mental health care companies to work for
1. Community Health Resources
3.7 stars
Community Health Resources is a mental health care company headquartered in the Mansfield area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Community Health Resources:
"Amazing place to work for both women and men. Kind and culturally inclusive to all"
2. The Women's Center
3.7 stars
The Women's Center is a mental health care company headquartered in the Vienna, VA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and flexible work hours (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Women's Center:
"The Women’s Center is incredible because the entire focus of the agency is to provide services to marginalized individuals, and this shines through in the way they treat their e..."
3. Caravel Autism Health
3.5 stars
Caravel Autism Health is a mental health care company headquartered in the Deerfield, IL area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Caravel Autism Health:
"While the owners are all male, this company has many woman in leadership roles. Caravel mentors it's staff and provides multiple opportunities for personal and professional gro..."
4. Valley Behavioral Health
3.5 stars
Valley Behavioral Health is a mental health care company headquartered in the Salt Lake City, UT area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Valley Behavioral Health:
"Great atmosphere. Love the mission statement. Various services offered to several different special populations in need of professional assistance in becoming self-sufficient"
5. Mental Health Center of Denver
3.3 stars
Mental Health Center of Denver is a mental health care company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
6. Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services
3.3 stars
Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services is a mental health care company headquartered in the Warsaw, IN area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services:
"Bowen is a great company to work for! While steadfastly encouraging professional growth it sends a message that you are important, do important work and are important to the ove..."
7. Thresholds
3.1 stars
Thresholds is a mental health care company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Thresholds:
"This is a great agency made up of talented and hardworking people who genuinely care about the work they do and the people we serve. While I personally may not find my dream job..."
8. Centerstone
3.1 stars
Centerstone is a mental health care company headquartered in the Nashville, TN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Centerstone:
"The CEO is a woman but there are very few women in upper management. I've had instances in which various male supervisors have talked down to me, yelled at me and later admitted..."
9. Horizon Behavioral Health
3.1 stars
Horizon Behavioral Health is a mental health care company headquartered in the Lynchburg, VA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Horizon Behavioral Health:
"Leave policies are decent. It's the culture of the company that stinks. "
10. Mental Health Partners
3.1 stars
Mental Health Partners is a mental health care company headquartered in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mental Health Partners:
"MHP for women can be a great place. There are many women working in many different positions, from management, to entry level positions, therapists, or even as the CEO. Salary c..."
11. Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
3.1 stars
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. is a mental health care company headquartered in the Eden Prairie, MN area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.:
"There are currently a lot of changes being made to suit the clients better, which is great because it's mental health. In the process of those changes, management seems to plan ..."
12. Rosecrance
3.1 stars
Rosecrance is a mental health care company headquartered in the Rockford, IL area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.0 stars).
13. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD)
3.1 stars
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD) is a mental health care company headquartered in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD):
"It’s one of the lowest paying ABA jobs out there but it is definitely a good foot in the door. They offer free training (you do have to sign a contract to work for a certain amo..."
14. Southwest Network
3.1 stars
Southwest Network is a mental health care company headquartered in the Phoenix, AZ area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
15. Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention (CBPI, LLC)
3.1 stars
Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention (CBPI, LLC) is a mental health care company headquartered in the Kent, WA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention (CBPI, LLC):
"Connections itself has 2 men that started and run the company, however almost all other people working for CBPI identity as female, including those in leadership roles. I have n..."
16. Trillium Family Services
3.0 stars
Trillium Family Services is a mental health care company headquartered in the Portland, OR area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Trillium Family Services:
"I have a specifically difficult job as a skills trainer at the children's farm home, a mental health facility for adolescents. Many of the questions asked about job perks would ..."
17. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
3.0 stars
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is a mental health care company headquartered in the Grand Rapids, MI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services:
"Pine rest is a psychiatric and mentAL health non profit in West Michigan. It attracts compassionate people who are often female. I always found it a great environment for commun..."
18. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
2.9 stars
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is a mental health care company headquartered in the Portland, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare:
"A wonderful company to work for. Many opportunities for advancement, great colleagues, and very supportive of staff."
19. Anka Behavioral Health, Inc.
2.9 stars
Anka Behavioral Health, Inc. is a mental health care company headquartered in the Concord, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
20. Compass Health
2.9 stars
Compass Health is a mental health care company headquartered in the Everett, WA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Compass Health:
"Compass Health is an unbiased employer. I'm glad I work for them. "
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of January 3, 2020.