Does Stars Behavioral Health Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stars Behavioral Health Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stars Behavioral Health Group. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stars Behavioral Health Group?

54% of Stars Behavioral Health Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stars Behavioral Health Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stars Behavioral Health Group?

Mental Health Specialist II (17) , Recovery Counselor (12) , Mental Health Specialist (11) , MHS II (8) , Youth Counselor (8) , Case Manager (7) , Mental Health Therapist (5) , Registered Nurse (5) , Therapist (5) , Clinical Supervisor (4) , Quality Assurance Coordinator (4) , MHS (3) , Mental Health Clinician (3) , Research Specialist (3) , Transition Facilitator (3)

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

"Great working with families and seeing the benefits of the work you're doing." ((in 35 reviews)); "Supervisors are great." ((in 15 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and great coworkers" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good people to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Flexible schedule Training Pay Great staff" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"low pay even for mental health field" ((in 30 reviews)); "Management is poor." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management has not created a safe space for employees to feel comfortable to express their concerns." ((in 5 reviews)); "Taking work home and working long hours in field." ((in 4 reviews)); "Better communication and team work" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Stars Behavioral Health Group locations?

Long Beach , San Leandro , Fresno , Los Angeles , Torrance , Sacramento , Compton , San Jose , Carson , San Bernardino , Lancaster , City of Industry , Orange , Yucca Valley , Sylmar , Merced , Indio , Victorville , Oakland , Charlottesville , Scottsdale , Wyoming , Olive Branch , Downey , Garden Grove , Modesto , Hesperia , Joshua Tree , Hayward , Highland Park

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Stars Behavioral Health Group reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(263 total reviews)

Kent Dunlap

63% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Stars Behavioral Health Group has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 263 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stars Behavioral Health Group 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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263 reviews

5.0

Oct 24, 2025

Amazing place to work in IT

It applications engineer

Recommend

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Pros

The IT department has a lot of talented individuals, each with their own focus and drive. Work/life balance has been a focus for most, with measures being taken to alleviate the stress of 24/7 duties for each team by adding 3rd party vendors to cover certain duties. Further, leadership invests deeply into ensuring each employee has the attention they deserve as well as encouragement to really give their all and own their department. Very little micro-managing while still receiving support from the team in their tasks when it's asked for.

Cons

The department does run lean by design, so occasionally, there is some confusion on who should handle certain things on the team, which can lead to slowdowns / missed opportunities.

Stars Behavioral Health Group Response

8mo

Greetings, Thank you for your feedback. We value all input and will share this with our leadership team to collaboratively address any necessary improvements. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

1.0

Sep 4, 2025

Disappointing

Administrator

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Pros

Now, that I look back at my time with this company, it is difficult for me find any pros. I always believed in this company and the leadership, I was deceived and was let go without warning, without a formal PIP or formal training. I trusted and put in so much work , time and energy, even on my days off and vacation without, I did not expect any special treatment nor recognition, because behavioral health has always been my passion.

Cons

Poor leadership, expansion without understanding the landscape. The company keeps and hires individuals that are not familiar with California Mental Health Law and expectations from DHCS nor the variations in how services are delivered in multiple counties. There is favoritism especially if you are Caucasian and their claim of inclusion and diversity is only on the surface. The pay for non executive or administrators does not meet the standards of living here in California, they promote individuals for no reason, and have so many titles and roles that it is difficult to catch up.

Stars Behavioral Health Group Response

10mo

Greetings, Thank you for your feedback. We value all input and will share this with our leadership team to collaboratively address any necessary improvements. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

5.0

Sep 2, 2025

Positive Workplace

Clinical data coordinator

Recommend

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Pros

Overall, I'm happy working here. The management and staff are very supportive, and the training manager is highly professional, ensuring you're well-prepared in every aspect before starting. The work system is well-organized, with thorough documentation and a solid database. One of the best aspects of working at Stars is the flexibility, which greatly contributes to overall well-being. We have a good QA team.

Cons

Some roles may involve working with challenging clients, which can be demanding. However, for professionals who are skilled in their field, these situations are generally manageable. Would be good to have a little bit better compensation, so stuff would stay permanently. The hiring process can be a bit complicated and time-consuming. As a result, strong candidates may accept other offers before completing all the steps.

Stars Behavioral Health Group Response

9mo

Greetings, Thank you for your feedback. We value all input and will share this with our leadership team to collaboratively address any necessary improvements. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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