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For almost 20 years, Center For Discovery has provided residential and outpatient treatment for teenagers and adults. Center for Discovery treats men and women with eating disorders, teens with mental health illnesses teens with eating disorders, teens with mental health illnesses, and teens with drug misuse concerns at Center For Discovery. Each of the facilities is entirely dedicated to one of the treatment programs. It is able to give the most effective and efficient therapy by keeping each location specialized to one of the treatment programs. To maintain an intimate setting and a high staff to resident ratio, all of the sites treat just a limited number of residents at a time. Treatment in outpatient facility or residential neighborhood allows the clients to feel more at ease in a familiar setting, internalization of the treatment experience into their daily lives and allowing for improved transferability.

Company - Private
$1M to $5M
Multiple locations
Residential Care Facilities
What departments Center For Discovery employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation39.5%
Counselors33.2%
Community / Social Service - Other10.6%
Heathcare - Other9.8%
Health Practicioner Support6.9%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Center For Discovery employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Center For Discovery: Newcomers: 37%, Experiencers: 24%, Experts: 22%, Veterans: 17%. Center For Discovery employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Center For Discovery employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Center For Discovery: Eating Recovery Center, Kaiser Permanente, La Ventana Treatment Programs. Typical Center For Discovery employees have worked at Eating Recovery Center.
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Eating Recovery Center
Kaiser Permanente
La Ventana Treatment Programs
What industries did Center For Discovery employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Center For Discovery: General Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers, Colleges / Universities, Social Advocacy Organizations, Niche Health Practitioners Companies. Center For Discovery employees most likely come from a General Hospitals industry background.
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Where did Center For Discovery employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Center For Discovery: Small: 48%, Medium: 21%, Large: 31%. Most Center For Discovery employees have previously worked at small companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Center For Discovery study?
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Where did employees at Center For Discovery study?
Azusa Pacific University
California State University-Fullerton
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Center For Discovery?
Time employed at Center For Discovery: <1: 20%, 1-3: 53%, 4-8: 23%, 9-13: 3%, 14-20: 1%, 20+: 0%. Most Center For Discovery employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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How does Center For Discovery rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Center For Discovery: 20.0% Male and 80.0% Female. Age ratio at Center For Discovery: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 66%, 31-40: 27%, 41-50: 4%, 51-60: 2%, 60+: 1%. Center For Discovery rates - 19.0% more female than the industry average. Most Center For Discovery employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Center For Discovery?
Top roles of Center For Discovery: Counselor, Primary Therapist, Program Director, Registered Dietitian, Therapist. The top role at Center For Discovery is Counselor.
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Primary Therapist
Program Director
Registered Dietitian
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Career advancement

How does Center For Discovery rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Center For Discovery: medium. Center For Discovery ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Center For Discovery employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Center For Discovery: Eating Recovery Center, Kaiser Permanente, Monte Nido, Newport Academy, Seneca Family of Agencies. People who work at Center For Discovery most typically go on to work for the Eating Recovery Center.
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Kaiser Permanente
Monte Nido
Newport Academy
Seneca Family of Agencies

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What’s the gender distribution at Center For Discovery?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
80.0% female, 20.0% male.
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What industry does Center For Discovery fall under?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Falls under Healthcare
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What is the annual revenue of Center For Discovery?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
$1m to $5m.
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What companies are similar to Center For Discovery?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Adventist Health System, DaVita, Eating Recovery Center, Kaiser Permanente, Telecare Corporation, Timberline Knolls, UnitedHealth Group, VolunteerMatch.
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How often do employees get promoted at Center For Discovery ?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
advancement opportunities are medium
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What’s the average length of tenure at Center For Discovery?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Typically 1-3 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Center For Discovery employees work for?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Small companies before Center For Discovery.
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Top future employers of Center For Discovery employees?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Eating Recovery Center, Kaiser Permanente, Monte Nido, Newport Academy, Private Practice, Seneca Family of Agencies, Shoreline Center for Eating Disorder Treatment, Timberline Knolls.
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Who are the top previous employers of Center For Discovery employees?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Eating Recovery Center, Kaiser Permanente, La Ventana Treatment Programs, Monte Nido, Private Practice, Silver Hill Hospital, Sodexo, Solid Landings Behavioral Health.
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How old are Center For Discovery’s employees in general?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
around 21-30.
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Where did most of Center For Discovery employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Azusa Pacific University, California State University-Fullerton, California State University-Long Beach, California State University-Northridge, University of North Texas.
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I've a degree on Food Philosophy from a reputed university in Texas.Can i apply here without any prior experience in working in this related area.
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A year ago
They accept lpc-associates, lmft-associates, new RDs, and roles that do not require a license do not necessarily require experience.
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A year ago
Yes. Depending on role
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How do you feel about the future of Center for Discovery?🤔
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A year ago
It will continue like always
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A year ago
I am sure that it will continue to run as long as it can in order to help the individuals that reside and go there to learn to provide them a better quality of life, meaningful memories and experiences.
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Does CFD have a drug test policy?
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A year ago
Yes. Drug testing is required during the hiring process.
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A year ago
Urine Screen.
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Is there any opportunity for a part-time job as a program therepist?
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A year ago
No, that is a full-time job
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A year ago
Nahh! Program therapists don't work part-time🙂
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How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at Center for Discovery?
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A year ago
They constantly need coverage so they will get you on board asap
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A year ago
It can take from 2 weeks to a month to get into the 2 week paid orientation. There is background check and fingerprinting etc. Worth the time it takes.
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Do the employees live onsite?
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A year ago
no there is not housing but there is a ride share option.
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A year ago
No but do work overnight shifts🌊
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What trainings do they offer new hires?
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A year ago
Food Handlers, CPI training.
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A year ago
Various trauma-informed care seminars and opportunities to take additional trainings on various mental health related topics, paid for by the company.
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What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing here?
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A year ago
They appreciate team players.
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A year ago
Research their food philosophy and be sure to preach their approach
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What is tbe starting salary for over night counselor?
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A year ago
$15 an hour😁
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A year ago
Low they didn’t give raises even when you were doing a great job.
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What questions did they ask during your interview at Center for Discovery?
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A year ago
They asked me why do i wanna work here..👌
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A year ago
Simple and basic questions.No need to be nervous.
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Can i apply for volounteer service here?
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A year ago
Volunteer workers are accepted here
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A year ago
Yes and they prefer some sort of volunteer in psychology, or past experience.
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I'm curious to know, that is the best part about working here.
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A year ago
The children, getting the opportunity to try and help young men and women choose a better life and want to create balance instead of chias
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A year ago
Team👥
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Are interns hired at Center For Discovery?
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A year ago
Yes interns are well accepted with the company.
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A year ago
Yes, they can be.
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Do you need a degree or something to get a job?😐
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A year ago
Some job position may require relevant experience in lieu of educational qualification.
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A year ago
That's if it's in the requirements.
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How are the working hours?🤒
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A year ago
Divided up into 3 shifts.
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A year ago
I think the working hours are reasonable.
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Do all employees work on veterans day?
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A year ago
If you have an extreme emergency they will make you come in.
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A year ago
Not the clinical team but counselors yes
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How flexible are your working hours at CFD?
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A year ago
Average flexibility💪
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A year ago
The working hours are pretty flexible here
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What are the requirements for employment as a diet technician? and also the benefits attached 🙋
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A year ago
Apt👍
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A year ago
Yes you'll need to have education and/or experience. But as far as I know, this is mostly a part-time job so I'm not sure much benefits are attached.
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Could you pls tell, what is a typical day like for you at CFD?
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A year ago
Usually doing jobs that are not related to my job description with no notice because of poor staffing and high turn over.
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A year ago
You will work 8-10 hours straight without breaks due to the intensity and demands of the job and clients.
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I saw a vacancy for a therapist.Wanna know,how much does a therapist get paid at CFD.
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A year ago
Good salary scale
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A year ago
$12 To $14 per hour, part time
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What is the work from home policy at Center for Discovery?
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A year ago
Few position are hired to be remote (there are a few corporate positions) but it would be noted on job posts.
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A year ago
If other facilities need urgent support, sometimes it's zoomed in from the home-facility, like for remote therapy.
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What is the salary range for Primary Therapist (LPC, LCDC)?
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A year ago
depending upon experience
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A year ago
You will find yourself working waayyy more than that due to the demand, pay and stress of the position.
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Can i apply as a part-time certified AODS at CFD?
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A year ago
Most of the AODS positions here are full time basis
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A year ago
Yep.I think u can
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The fact that the coworkers in CFG are so nice and friendly is the best thing that has happened to me since I started working there🤗
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A year ago
That's really cooool!👍
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A year ago
Besides that I feel good seeing how kids get better with their conditions. It's makes me have that feeling of accomplishment and self-appreciaton.😊
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On average, how many hours do you work a day here?
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A year ago
Almost like 9 hours a day
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A year ago
I work for about 8 hrs a day.Sometimes more than tat.
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How did you feel about telling people you worked here?
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A year ago
I loved telling people I worked there.😇
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A year ago
At first I was happy to tell people but eventually did not like mentioning it
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Aren't there supposed to be trainings. Since I got here I haven't received proper trainings.
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A year ago
lol. The trainings are too much to me. Maybe you're just new and still don't know how things work.
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A year ago
You should complain to them there🤷
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Would like to know, how often do you get a raise at CFD.
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A year ago
12 cents every year ….
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A year ago
Annual 3% - that’s usually the best they can do
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Wanna know,what is the sick leave policy at CFD.
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A year ago
I was only on a 3 month contract
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A year ago
No sick days you just use your accrued PTO
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I applied for a job online, it's been weeks now and I haven't been contacted yet. I don't really understand what's wrong. At least I should be told that I'm not qualified for the job so I can apply for somewhere instead😞
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A year ago
I was contacted after a few days of application by a recruitment services professional.
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A year ago
You shouldn't be banking on a single company for job either. You can apply to multiple places and if you're lucky to get accepted in more than one, you can then choose. No on applies to a single workplace these days🤷
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I heard the company give employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks bla bla bla..🤓
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A year ago
This is very nice of them
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A year ago
It's true!
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What's the promotion process like here?
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A year ago
Follow the internal job board on the company intranet, and apply asap.
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A year ago
They prefer to promote from within.💪
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I heard the hours are usually long 😥
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A year ago
Mostly 8 hrs shifts 😊
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A year ago
Not per se. And it varies sometimes. But on average, 8 hours. Could be less or more.
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Does the drug test screen for marijuana in states where recreational use is legal?
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A year ago
Yep☑
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A year ago
They do test for marijuana
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Does the company provide an annual cost of living or merit based wage increase?
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A year ago
Noope.Its very difficult to get a one
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A year ago
Very rarely yes
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I'm wondering, has anyone ever gotten a raise (without changing job titles)
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A year ago
yes but it is very limited and experience is not taken into account.
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A year ago
Yes, I got a $2 raise after 1 year and moving to a different role and then another $2 after that
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What is the dress code here?
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A year ago
Business wear.
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A year ago
Sometimes wear scrubs
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How did you get your first interview?
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A year ago
I just walked in and hand over my application there
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A year ago
Applied through theit official job posting website, received phone call from manager.
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I just wanna know what is the pay range for a diet techs with experience at Center For Discovery..
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A year ago
Not much😇
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A year ago
They make approximately $19/hr
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Is this a therapist centered or program centered organization?
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A year ago
I can say its a program centered but mainly forcuses as a therapist centered place.
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A year ago
Residential Care Facility(therapist and programs)
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I'm a counselor at Center For Discovery.My working hours are pretty reasonalble and fair.I'd love to work here for a long time.
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A year ago
The hours are okay for me too.👌
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A year ago
The working hours were great
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How would you describe the pace of work?
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A year ago
The "census" was constantly changing (which was constantly blamed on holidays, school vacations, etc.) and therefor some weeks were unbearably busy and others my hours were cut at the last minute.
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A year ago
Extremely stressful and chaotic, even when the census was low.😍
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I graduated with my masters and promised a $4 an hour raise and promotion…. No promotion as they promised and only $2 raise..
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A year ago
Yes dude,based on weather the management selects.
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A year ago
Probably it might take sometime
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What is the work environment and culture like at Center for Discovery?
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A year ago
Diverse working culture
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A year ago
company based on its cuture and benefits🙄
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My Aunt works there and she told me they give free food
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A year ago
You don't believe your aunt or what🙄
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A year ago
They provide free snacks
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How often do you get paid?
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A year ago
Twice a month
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A year ago
Payments are bi-weekly and on Friday
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Would like to know the interview process like here.🙄
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A year ago
interviewing process wasn't as nerve wracking as it could have been.
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A year ago
I applied through their website, got a phone interview a day after, then a Zoom interview with the Director a day after the initial screening phone interview.
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I heard they usually do substance test as part of the hiring process. That's kind of wierd!
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A year ago
Something's fishy about your statement lol🧐
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A year ago
Doing drug test doesn't seem to be a problem at all.
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Is Center for Discovery a good company to work for?
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A year ago
yes. - It takes a lot of flexibility and directness to work here.
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A year ago
Yes Its OKAY!
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I'm intrested to apply for a dietitian position at Center For Discovery.Wanna know what is the role of the dietitian here.
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A year ago
Create healthy organic recipes 🫔
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A year ago
To balance the meal plans for every individual under their care
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