Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

The organization provides a comprehensive array of behavioral health services through both traditional brick-and-mortar clinics and an innovative mobile clinic deployed to rural communities with support from King County and the Murdock Trust. Valley Cities incorporates evidence-based practices into its services, including DBT, EMDR, and CBT for Psychosis, and maintains a focus on major clinical trends and research developments in psychiatry. The organization has been actively expanding its community partnerships, including long-standing relationships with organizations such as Deseret Industries and Pierce County in support of the Steven A. Cohen Clinic at Valley Cities. Their 2023 annual report emphasized a theme of 'Building Bridges, Connecting Communities, Transforming Lives,' reflecting a post-COVID strategic direction focused on outreach and community engagement. Nursing professionals at Valley Cities work within a behavioral health context, supporting psychiatric and therapeutic services rather than traditional acute medical-surgical care. Employee reviews paint a mixed picture of the workplace, with an overall Indeed rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews. While some employees appreciate the clear sense of purpose and opportunities to learn new things, concerns have been raised about workplace culture, management effectiveness, and job security advancement opportunities. The organization appears to be in a growth and transformation phase, which may present both opportunities and uncertainties for nursing staff.

Valley Cities' mission centers on 'Building Bridges, Connecting Communities, Transforming Lives.' The organization emphasizes community connection, outreach to underserved and rural populations, and the integration of evidence-based behavioral health practices. Their values appear to focus on partnership, community engagement, and comprehensive behavioral health care access.