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Hazelden Betty Ford

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Hazelden Betty Ford reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)
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Joseph S. Lee

60% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Hazelden Betty Ford has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hazelden Betty Ford 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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406 reviews
4.0
Apr 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working here was a great beginning job as a nurse. Can be a bit clique at time amongst the nursing staff.

Cons

Can be clique at time amongst the nursing staff

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Hazelden Betty Ford Response
3mo
We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear your role provided valuable early‑career experience. We also acknowledge your comments regarding team dynamics among nursing staff and value this input as we continue working to strengthen collaboration and inclusivity.
1.0
Mar 27, 2026

Physicians Beware

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Front line staff are caring.

Cons

Leadership culture does not consistently demonstrate respect for physician expertise or professional boundaries. Physicians may experience top-down decision-making with limited transparency or collaboration. There appears to be high turnover in physician leadership roles, which can disrupt continuity of care and program stability. Communication at times feels reactive rather than supportive, and concerns raised by physicians are not always addressed constructively.

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Hazelden Betty Ford Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our front-line staff and the care they provide every day—that commitment is something we value deeply. We take the concerns raised about leadership culture, communication, and physician engagement very seriously. Respect for physician expertise, professional boundaries, and meaningful collaboration are essential to delivering high-quality care and maintaining organizational stability. Feedback such as yours helps us identify areas where we must do better. We acknowledge that consistency in leadership approach, transparency in decision-making, and constructive responsiveness to physician concerns are critical, particularly during periods of change. Leadership continuity and communication practices are actively being evaluated, and we are committed to strengthening how physician voices are incorporated into decision processes. This includes examining leadership effectiveness, improving feedback mechanisms, and supporting a culture of mutual respect and partnership. Our goal is to foster an environment where physicians feel heard, supported, and engaged—not only in clinical practice but in shaping the future of our organization. We appreciate you raising these points and remain committed to continued improvement.
5.0
Mar 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay, benefits and culture were are great.

Cons

I have nothing negative to say.

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Hazelden Betty Ford Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found our pay, benefits, and culture to be strong, and we appreciate the important work our counselors do every day. Your feedback means a great deal to us.
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