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

4.0

Jan 5, 2018

Awesome company!

Tss

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company is very professional and cares about it's employees and clients. I appreciate the training and knowing what is expected of me. It's nice to have a pay structure that is fair and easily understood. This is a company you can grow with!

Cons

You must pay upfront for all clearances. It can be a struggle if you are in between jobs and you have gone over a month with out pay. Plan ahead.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear that the training you have received is helpful and has positioned you to be successful in your role. You also mentioned that it’s nice to have a fair pay structure, and we are committed to providing equal pay as well. Thanks again for providing feedback.

1.0

Jan 2, 2018

My Outlook on my time wit twp

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with the community , working for organization that that touch many issues in the community.

Cons

Lack of appreciation for staff

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

8y

Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that you feel there is a lack of appreciation for staff. We are committed to supporting our employees in a multitude of ways, and will continue to look for ways to ensure that our employees feel appreciated. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us a review.

5.0

Jan 2, 2018

School-Based Therapist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule Collaborative Env w/School & Agency Helping Field

Cons

Differing Expectations Between School & Agency

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback about the School-Based Outpatient Program. As this program continues to grow, we will emphasize the importance of communication, to ensure that expectations are met and managed effectively. Thank you

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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)- Lancaster

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Exton

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Harrisburg