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

Apr 7, 2025

90 review

Crs (certified recovery specialist)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive work environment and awesome upper management.

Cons

Waiting a whole year for 401 K benefits.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your experience as a Certified Recovery Specialist. In regards to our 401(k) benefit, we follow the service requirements set by the IRS, which state that an employee must have over 1,000 hours of service in a 12-month period before they are eligible. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with the administration team. Thank you

2.0

Mar 21, 2025

Nice place, but not enough to survive in this economy

Bsc/mt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible schedule with the ability to manage my own time - Generous PTO policy that supports a healthy work-life balance

Cons

Salary is significantly below market rate and has not kept up with the cost of living for the past five years No mileage reimbursement, which adds a financial burden and wear and tear on my car

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry that your employment didn't work out for you. Our administration prioritizes ongoing research and assessment in regards to comparable rates in the field and specifically in IBHS. Rates are dictated by the Managed Care Companies; while Ponessa Behavioral Health strives to offer compensation that is fair and equitable to job responsibilities. Furthermore, in the past 5 years, we have implemented several cost of living and IBHS specific rate increases, which resulted in substantial income increases for our staff.

4.0

Mar 16, 2025

Amazing and Friendly Staff

Behavioral health technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The school I work with is really nice and helpful. BC and my supervisor are always available to contact if I need.

Cons

Not specifically a Ponessa thing - but my school has a different behavior plan and different interventions which makes my job slightly harder.

Ponessa Behavioral Health Response

1y

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are glad to hear that you have been enjoying your role as a BHT, and that you feel supported in your position. Thank you

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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)- Lebanon