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)); "Free trainings with CEUs." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and rewarding working with families and teachers who appreciate you" ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible schedules to meet educational and personal pursuits" ((in 10 reviews)); "Somewhat of a flexible schedule" ((in 8 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 18 reviews)); "No benefits of any kind for less than full time therapists" ((in 15 reviews)); "No communication, management is all about themselves, low pay, management doesn’t care about employees." ((in 11 reviews)); "I dont have much to say con wise except better parking." ((in 5 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

Ponessa Behavioral Health reviews

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

224 reviews

5.0

Oct 28, 2025

Survey

Bht-behavioral health tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule No weekends Build rapport Friendly employee Paid trainings

Cons

If unavailable of client short work hours school schedule / work hours long notes timeframe to go up in positions

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value the flexible scheduling, lack of weekend requirements, supportive team environment, paid trainings, and the opportunity to build meaningful rapport with clients. We appreciate your honest input regarding fluctuations in work hours when consumers are unavailable, documentation demands, alignment with school schedules, and the timeframe for advancement. These are important considerations, and we continually review our practices to find ways to improve consistency, efficiency, and career development opportunities while maintaining quality care. Thank you again for your feedback and for being a part of our team. Your insights help us continue to grow and improve.

3.0

Oct 23, 2025

BHT

Behavioral health technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Supportive when reach out for help Offers full time and part time schedules Offers benefits

Cons

Travel between clients Not a lot of opportunity when clients cancel

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time at Ponessa Behavioral Health. We’re glad to hear that you valued the flexible scheduling, availability of support when needed, and the options for both full-time and part-time work with benefits. We appreciate your input regarding travel between consumers and the impact of consumer cancellations. These are ongoing challenges in community-based services, and we continue to explore ways to improve efficiency and consistency while balancing consumer needs. Thank you again for your feedback and for the work you contributed during your time with us.

1.0

Oct 20, 2025

Overworked, drained, and pushed to the breaking point

Therapeutic staff support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is nothing positive worth mentioning about working here.

Cons

Everyone here is completely exhausted. The workload is overwhelming and the hours are brutal. Leaders impose expectations that are impossible to meet, and the pressure never lets up. Most employees are already burned out and on the edge of quitting, yet many are trapped here.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we recognize that experiences can vary, we acknowledge that high demands in this field can be challenging and that there are times when expectations feel difficult to sustain. We continue to evaluate workloads, leadership practices, and support structures with the goal of improving employee experience and reducing burnout. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and wish you the best moving forward.

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Jobs at Ponessa Behavioral Health

Front Office Support Staff- Lebanon

Co-Occuring Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist- Lancaster

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Exton

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Lancaster

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Harrisburg