WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:02.070 --> 00:00:04.470 Kiara Kuenzler: Hello, I'm Kiara Kunstler, and I'm the president 00:00:04.470 --> 00:00:06.210 and CEO of Jefferson Center. 00:00:06.420 --> 00:00:10.050 I'm so honored to serve at an organization that's committed to 00:00:10.050 --> 00:00:14.610 making a meaningful impact in the lives of others and in our communities. 00:00:15.210 --> 00:00:20.730 Since 1958, Jefferson Center has been providing critical mental health services 00:00:20.910 --> 00:00:26.700 and resources to the people that we serve, and breaking down the stigma that so often 00:00:26.700 --> 00:00:28.890 surrounds mental health and substance use. 00:00:29.975 --> 00:00:34.205 And every day we bring hope and healing to those we serve. 00:00:34.565 --> 00:00:37.745 But this could not be done without our incredible team. 00:00:38.105 --> 00:00:42.215 Each person on our team allows us to carry out our mission and bring 00:00:42.215 --> 00:00:47.974 life-changing support to our communities through counseling, psychiatry, addiction 00:00:47.974 --> 00:00:50.195 treatment, crisis care, and more. 00:00:50.705 --> 00:00:54.245 It's because of our team that we're proud to be voted among the 00:00:54.245 --> 00:00:56.224 top places to work in Colorado. 00:00:57.035 --> 00:01:00.605 At Jefferson Center, we put people first. 00:01:00.964 --> 00:01:05.615 We know caring for each person on our team is critical to creating a 00:01:05.615 --> 00:01:07.865 culture of support and belonging. 00:01:08.495 --> 00:01:12.664 We are intentional in evolving the ways that we engage our team through 00:01:12.664 --> 00:01:16.985 competitive benefits, employee wellness, opportunities for leadership 00:01:16.985 --> 00:01:21.425 training, and creating a culture of support where people can thrive. 00:01:22.545 --> 00:01:26.805 Erin Reedy: One of my favorite parts about the Jefferson Center benefits is 00:01:26.805 --> 00:01:32.685 our wellness hour that we get an hour once a week that we can use however we want. 00:01:33.015 --> 00:01:37.245 Personally, I love to take that time to get outside, get some fresh air, 00:01:37.245 --> 00:01:39.915 to take a walk to hang out with my. 00:01:41.134 --> 00:01:44.585 It's just a nice little break from the day-to-day of work. 00:01:45.215 --> 00:01:48.845 Kiara Kuenzler: Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and 00:01:48.845 --> 00:01:53.585 belonging drives us as we strive to meet the needs of our clients and 00:01:53.585 --> 00:01:56.899 communities with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities. 00:01:57.565 --> 00:02:03.475 Creating safety and a place to belong is critical as we honor and affirm 00:02:03.565 --> 00:02:07.705 each person from the clients that we serve to the members of our team. 00:02:08.725 --> 00:02:11.365 Greg Kou: The biggest thing that brought me to Jefferson Center is 00:02:11.365 --> 00:02:15.295 it's being a community mental health agency in the community I live in. 00:02:15.295 --> 00:02:15.920 I live in Lakewood. 00:02:16.769 --> 00:02:20.760 I really believe that everyone should have access to quality mental health 00:02:20.760 --> 00:02:25.320 services regardless of the the type of mental health challenges they're facing. 00:02:25.829 --> 00:02:29.700 So I appreciate that Jefferson Center serves a really broad population. 00:02:30.750 --> 00:02:33.959 Kiara Kuenzler: Our team is exceptional, and our leaders that 00:02:33.959 --> 00:02:38.070 support them are absolutely the best, providing environments that promote 00:02:38.070 --> 00:02:42.120 collaboration and connection, they celebrate and cultivate the strengths 00:02:42.120 --> 00:02:46.109 of others and align the organization towards our collective vision. 00:02:46.995 --> 00:02:51.255 Providing the right training and support for our managers and supervisors 00:02:51.465 --> 00:02:56.355 sets them up for success as leaders and creates environments for each 00:02:56.355 --> 00:03:01.155 team to grow, develop and provide quality care to our communities. 00:03:01.941 --> 00:03:03.655 Joy Wishtun: What brings me joy? 00:03:03.655 --> 00:03:05.905 What brings me life and delight? 00:03:06.415 --> 00:03:08.665 First and foremost, getting to do the work that I do. 00:03:08.905 --> 00:03:15.325 So serving little ones and early childhood is in utero through seven year olds 00:03:15.385 --> 00:03:17.305 and their families and their grownups. 00:03:17.605 --> 00:03:22.375 Providing their resources and support to walk along with families so that they can 00:03:22.375 --> 00:03:25.075 be the best parents that they can be that. 00:03:25.410 --> 00:03:27.300 That brings me so much life. 00:03:27.570 --> 00:03:31.860 But getting to do that in a team with a community center that is so 00:03:31.860 --> 00:03:36.480 supportive and really prioritizes families, I know that my values 00:03:36.480 --> 00:03:39.330 align with my organization's values. 00:03:40.155 --> 00:03:43.755 Kiara Kuenzler: Managers are given dedicated time and space to collaborate 00:03:43.755 --> 00:03:49.185 together across teams, as well as specific training for leading a team. 00:03:49.485 --> 00:03:52.995 And this drives the overall success of Jefferson Center. 00:03:53.625 --> 00:03:59.985 Greg Kou: My experience is in the military and from an Asian culture 00:03:59.985 --> 00:04:05.685 and family I feel like those help me understand and engage with 00:04:05.685 --> 00:04:08.700 clients from those backgrounds. 00:04:09.840 --> 00:04:14.430 Those are examples of why it's so important to have a really diverse 00:04:14.430 --> 00:04:21.750 team of therapists who can especially ones that come from similar backgrounds 00:04:21.750 --> 00:04:25.770 and cultures as our clients, we know there are many opportunities when 00:04:25.770 --> 00:04:27.660 it comes to choosing a career path. 00:04:28.230 --> 00:04:34.335 At Jefferson Center your days are spent doing work that truly matters and makes 00:04:34.335 --> 00:04:36.195 a difference in the lives of others. 00:04:36.825 --> 00:04:40.905 This is a place where you can grow and develop as a professional and make 00:04:40.905 --> 00:04:46.035 connections across our team and with our community that last a lifetime. 00:04:47.025 --> 00:04:52.065 Here we know how critical it is to care for our team who give so much 00:04:52.065 --> 00:04:53.980 of themselves to care for others. 00:04:55.200 --> 00:04:58.260 Joy Wishtun: What brought me to Jefferson Center was first and 00:04:58.260 --> 00:05:00.000 foremost the idea of community. 00:05:00.720 --> 00:05:07.020 I really felt passionate about working in community mental health serving little 00:05:07.020 --> 00:05:08.880 ones and their families, but with a team. 00:05:09.495 --> 00:05:12.255 Erin Reedy: My favorite part about working at Jefferson Center has 00:05:12.255 --> 00:05:15.735 to be all the wonderful people who work here alongside me. 00:05:16.575 --> 00:05:20.715 I think we just have such a great team and a great culture here. 00:05:21.105 --> 00:05:25.215 I get to meet new people all the time, and it's really amazing to 00:05:25.215 --> 00:05:30.615 connect with people who are just as passionate as you are about mental 00:05:30.615 --> 00:05:32.685 health and substance use disorders. 00:05:33.045 --> 00:05:37.365 So I would definitely say the people here at Jefferson Center that are 00:05:37.365 --> 00:05:38.745 the best part of working here. 00:05:40.140 --> 00:05:43.230 Kiara Kuenzler: Together we are a part of something bigger than ourselves 00:05:43.469 --> 00:05:47.909 as we strive to evolve and respond to our community and the thousands 00:05:47.909 --> 00:05:52.710 of people facing mental health disorders, addictions, and challenges 00:05:52.710 --> 00:05:55.260 in addressing their basic human needs. 00:05:56.175 --> 00:06:01.275 When you join the Jefferson Center team, you help us drive our mission 00:06:01.455 --> 00:06:06.195 towards a community where mental health matters and care is accessible to all.