Who We Are at Health Allies

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We Prioritize Work / Life Balance
Burnout is not a badge of honor. We believe good care comes from humans who get to be human.

Take your time off.
Log off when you’re done.
Have a life outside this work.
 

Prioritizing life outside of work nourishes us — and makes us better able to show up for others. Rest, connection, joy, and meaning beyond our jobs allow us to bring presence, clarity, and care into the work we do here.We don’t expect over-functioning, constant availability, or sacrifice of self in the name of “the work.”

Sustainability matters — for you and for our clients.

 

We Shine as We Are

You don’t need to flatten yourself to belong here.

We value different personalities, identities, cultures, clinical styles, and ways of thinking. You don’t need to perform sameness, hustle for approval, or fit a single mold to be respected.

We are committed to protecting, affirming, and advocating for marginalized identities.
This includes (and is not limited to) LGBTQIA2S+ identities, people of color, disabled and chronically ill people, immigrants, and others who are too often asked to explain themselves or make themselves smaller to feel safe.
 

That means:

• Respecting people’s lived experience

• Using correct names and pronouns

• Naming and addressing harm when it happens

• Not asking marginalized colleagues to carry the burden of education or advocacy alone

• Supporting equity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and daily interactions
   

Bring your strengths.
Bring your perspective.
Bring your whole, professional self.

Belonging makes our work stronger.​

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We Just Say the Thing

Clear is kind.

If something feels off, confusing, or unresolved — say it. Kindly, directly, and to the right person. We don’t do triangulation, gossip, or silent resentment.

Every voice matters here. Honest feedback, questions, and different perspectives help us grow, strengthen our team, and improve the care we provide.

We value a culture of communication and feedback. Speaking up, listening well, and staying open help us work better together.

You don’t need perfect wording.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to start the conversation.

When we name things together, we create space for clarity and change.

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We Do the Right Thing

Even when it’s inconvenient.
Especially when no one is watching.

We hold ourselves to high ethical standards — with clients, colleagues, and the systems we work within. Cutting corners, blurring boundaries, or compromising integrity isn’t how we do business.

If you’re unsure, ask.
If you make a mistake, own it.
If something doesn’t feel right, pause and get support.

Doing the right thing matters here.

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We Commit to Growth

We believe learning is part of doing this work well.

We support ongoing professional growth, education, and skill-building — whether that’s clinical training, supervision, continuing education, or learning more about the systems and roles we work within.

We stay curious about our work, open to new information, and willing to grow as professionals over time. Growth here is expected, supported, and valued — not rushed or forced.

Professional growth supports quality, competence, and care — for our clients and for one another.

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We Assume Goodness

Start with believing in one another.

We assume people are doing the best they can with the information, resources, and capacity they have in that moment. That doesn’t mean we avoid accountability — it means we lead with kindness instead of suspicion.

Curiosity over judgment.
Repair over punishment.
Respect even when we disagree.

And we stick with it.

Work is hard sometimes. Conversations get uncomfortable. Systems break. People disappoint each other.

When things get hard, we don’t bail, shut down, or turn on each other. We stay curious, keep talking, ask for support, and work toward repair.

Sticking with it doesn’t mean tolerating harm — it means not giving up on people or process at the first sign of discomfort.

Assuming goodness gives us more room for understanding, accountability, and real connection.

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One More Thing

We’re humans working with humans. Things will be messy sometimes. Growth isn’t always smooth.

What matters is that we:

• Treat each other with dignity

• Communicate directly and respectfully

• Protect clients, boundaries, and one another

• Keep coming back to care and integrity

That’s the work. And we’re glad you’re here.