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?

"Great coworkers and rewarding working with families and teachers who appreciate you" ((in 12 reviews)); "The supervisors who ran the weekly supervision meetings were also amazing." ((in 12 reviews)); "Thorough training" ((in 11 reviews)); "The staff is great and welcoming!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible schedules to meet educational and personal pursuits" ((in 9 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 13 reviews)); "No communication, management is all about themselves, low pay, management doesn’t care about employees." ((in 12 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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (224 reviews)

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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

Jul 31, 2016

Supportive, Positive, Interpersonal, and Professional

Mobile therapist/behavior specialist consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am thankful for my job here. I applied and heard back within a week after working as an undervalued independent contractor at a studio. TW encourages quality client-centered experiences, values employees, team rapport and office atmosphere, paid training, clinical education credits, supervision, documentation, and driving, open to multiple approaches with clients and their families, and well-rounded clinicians working together. It has made a difference in me as a clinician to get back on my feet and work with the populations of the community while helping my family build our future.

Cons

Not knowing when I can ramp up in hours from part-time to full-time in order to update my family budget's needs. I also think it would be helpful to have a team-building experience where we all share our backgrounds so we can lean on each other for educational support in order to help with awareness of clinicians' expertise and approaches. This has not been a problem, but a curiosity since TW does work as a team. I love being apart of such an awesome company.

3.0

Jun 11, 2016

In need of a morale boost and pay increase

Tss

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedules Many Training Opportunities Hands-On Experience (especially for entry-level)

Cons

Employee morale is extremely low No direction from majority of MTs/BSCs (they are the leads on the case) Summer hours are extremely hard to come by and schedules are constantly "up in the air" No compensation for planning out time with clients No compensation for supplies/resources used with clients

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

9y

Thank you for the review and feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to provide suggestions for ways that we can boost morale. We are always looking for new ways to bring our employees together, to show them support and gratitude. We are taking your feedback and addressing all the areas that we may have missed in delivering a supportive network for you. All employees have access to our copy centers and workstations in each location, and each workstation is equipped with a computer, a connection to a printer, and a telephone. The workstations are there for the employee’s convenience and to prevent un-necessary accrued costs at home. In addition, throughout the year, TSS employees receive 20 hours of paid training, and they are able to choose from a topic or training that interests them. In our York office, the BHRS Coordinator supports our “Open Door Policy,” and even has a comment box for employees to share additional suggestions or concerns. We have also begun organizing additional company events to show support for all of our employees. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us become a better place to work and grow.

1.0

Jun 9, 2016

Intimidating leadership

Bhrs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independent and little interference from supervisors Coworkers (mt, BSC, TSS) are friendly and supportive Flexible schedules to meet educational and personal pursuits Training often

Cons

Lacking leadership in office Office staff can be heard making fun of employees False billing common (illegal practices) Little support and training within office Adding responsibility without adding pay Low wages High level of unpaid work Bad computers and no compensation for printing at home

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback. We strive to create a comfortable environment that is collaborative and transparent for all of our employees. So it is disappointing to hear about some of your experiences in the Chester County office. We value and consider all feedback, and we look for areas where we can improve. To address some of your specific concerns, we believe that by having an “Open Door Policy,” throughout the company, we can eliminate the barriers of open communication between employee’s and their supervisors. Each employee should feel comfortable to reach out to their lead clinician for support and then if they need additional help, they can meet with the a BHRS Assistant Coordinator and/or BHRS Coordinator. We will share your suggestions with our management team and we appreciate you sharing them with us. Thank you for your feedback and contribution to help us grow.

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Jobs at Ponessa Behavioral Health

Front Office Support Staff- Lebanon

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Harrisburg

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Cumberland/Perry

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Lancaster

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- York