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Ponessa Behavioral Health

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Bad, didn’t care about anything but $ - Therapeutic Staff Support Ponessa Behavioral Health Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2021
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Pros

Gave you a gift card for Christmas

Cons

You are hardly trained for your job. Managers are clueless and play favorites. No parking at Harrisburg office. Building is moldy and smells. You will not be reimbursed for parking. You are required to use your own phone to make calls to clients. Pay is incredibly low, you could make more money working at Target. Insurance plans are incredibly expensive in comparison to what you make. You are expected to pay for your clearances and background checks to start the job which are very expensive compared to what you make. Very little support was provided for TSS workers. There is no room for advancement.

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Ponessa Behavioral Health Response
4y
Thank you for the review. We are disappointed to hear about your personal experience as a TSS. This position is a challenging but rewarding one, and requires initiative. All employees are required to submit or complete new clearances to work at our company, as expected in this industry. Every month, advancement opportunities are highlighted in the TW Post, the company newsletter, encouraging employees to apply within. We have shared your feedback with the management team. Thank you

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

I enjoy how there are many opportunities for BHTs and others who work for the comany to create a positive work community. My higher-ups have been very helpful, informational, firm and kind. I enjoy working with my client and it has been a good transition into working in a school setting

Cons

I cannot think about any cons right now.

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Ponessa Behavioral Health Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve found a supportive and positive work community, and that your supervisors have made a meaningful impact through guidance and support. It’s wonderful to know your transition into the school setting has been a smooth and rewarding one, and that you’re enjoying your work with your consumer. We truly appreciate the important role our BHTs do each day—thank you!
1.0
Feb 10, 2026
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Pros

The rapport within the department was generally good, people are very supportive of one another. Supervisors could be helpful too depending on the issue. You do get to make your own schedule (somewhat). It's a nice building, I liked my individual office.

Cons

It completely wrecked my mental health; I was literally always burnt out and dealt with several severe depressive episodes while employed, as well as trauma symptoms afterwards. Granted I know this is partially due to the state of community mental health in general; however, I was in a state of constant anxiety regarding my productivity hours and always felt like I was being gaslit. If you don't meet your quota, you start losing PTO hours or sometimes even your salary. I worked 11 hour days and would still have to bring work home with me. I never felt good enough no matter what I did to get ahead. The business focuses more on quantity of clients rather than quality of their care; it sometimes felt more like I was working in a factory than in a therapy office. I feel bad because the clients are really the ones that suffer for it.

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Ponessa Behavioral Health Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you experienced a supportive team environment during your time with us. We do want to clarify that expectations around productivity and scheduling are clearly communicated throughout the hiring process and regularly reviewed with staff to ensure transparency. We strive to provide consistency and support so clinicians understand what is required and have the resources to be successful. We recognize that community mental health can be demanding work and may not be the right fit for everyone. We remain committed to maintaining a supportive workplace while delivering high-quality care to our clients. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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