Does Ponessa Behavioral Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ponessa Behavioral Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ponessa Behavioral Health. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ponessa Behavioral Health?

61% of Ponessa Behavioral Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ponessa Behavioral Health 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ponessa Behavioral Health?

Tss (30) , Therapeutic Staff Support (17) , BSC/MT (15) , Behavioral Health Technician (15) , BHT-behavioral Health Tech (9) , TSS Worker (9) , Therapist (7) , Behavior Consultant (6) , Outpatient Therapist (6) , BC/MT (5) , Behavior Technician (4) , Intern (4) , Support Staff (4) , Behavior Specialist (2) , MT/BSC (2)

What are the pros of working at Ponessa Behavioral Health according to real employee reviews?

"The supervisors who ran the weekly supervision meetings were also amazing." ((in 15 reviews)); "Lots of education for job including training and supervision support." ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible schedules to meet educational and personal pursuits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great coworkers and rewarding working with families and teachers who appreciate you" ((in 8 reviews)); "Flexible Work Schedule" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ponessa Behavioral Health according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for having a BS and being a long term employee." ((in 19 reviews)); "No benefits of any kind for less than full time therapists" ((in 14 reviews)); "based management styles going on." ((in 10 reviews)); "I dont have much to say con wise except better parking." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management DOES NOT care about the pions." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Ponessa Behavioral Health locations?

Lancaster , Harrisburg , Exton , York , Carlisle , Lebanon , Forest Hills , Camp Hill , Mechanicsburg , Holtwood , Mount Joy , Chester , West Chester , Lancaster Junction

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3.3

61% would recommend to a friend

(224 total reviews)

Catherine DeGuire, MS, JD, MBA, LPC

64% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Ponessa Behavioral Health has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 224 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ponessa Behavioral Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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224 reviews

5.0

Mar 23, 2023

Great place to work!

Tss worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to really make the difference in the lives of so many kids.

Cons

Adult Coworkers can be Debbie Downers.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience as a TSS, a role that is now known as BHT. This position can be challenging at times but also rewarding when you witness the growth of your clients. Thank you

1.0

Feb 9, 2023

Not the best

Therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The clients are the best part.

Cons

Low pay, unrealistic expectations, money driven.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

Thank you for the review. Our rates for compensation have been increased over the last year and are competitive with industry standards. We are disappointed to hear about your experience but appreciate the feedback. Thank you

3.0

Jan 9, 2023

Transition job

Behavioral health technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, scheduling, clients are great.

Cons

Communication, pay, and the benefits

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed the flexibility of the BHT position. Communication with families and educators is vital to the success of treatment for consumers but can be a challenge for different reasons beyond our control. We encourage you to work with your treatment team members and IBHS admin to resolve any communication issues you may encounter. Thanks again

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