Does Sheppard Pratt pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sheppard Pratt employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sheppard Pratt. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sheppard Pratt?

40% of Sheppard Pratt employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sheppard Pratt 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sheppard Pratt?

Mental Health Worker (67) , Registered Nurse (32) , Therapist (18) , Educational Assistant (14) , Residential Counselor (13) , Social Worker (13) , Facilitator (11) , Case Manager (9) , Special Education Teacher (8) , Manager (7) , Mental Health Technician (7) , Staff RN (7) , MHW (6) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Rehabilitation Specialist (6)

What are the pros of working at Sheppard Pratt according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and alot of overtime" ((in 33 reviews)); "If you are lucky you will have some good coworkers but promotions tend to go to people who are friends with the right people." ((in 27 reviews)); "Working with great staff and support from front line staff" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good PTO and Benefits." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great people to work with!" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sheppard Pratt according to real employee reviews?

"Hourly pay is low compared to how hard staff works (similar problem with any non" ((in 98 reviews)); "Poor management, mandation system that is ridiculous" ((in 65 reviews)); "Working with potentially dangerous patients and not having enough staff on the unit or support from upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Low salaries within multiple disciplines" ((in 16 reviews)); "I had no training for teaching, and was expected to come up with new material for these groups every week." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sheppard Pratt locations?

Towson , Baltimore , Frederick , Gaithersburg , Elkridge , Rockville , Ellicott City , Timonium , Columbia , Lanham , Hunt Valley , Hagerstown , Sykesville , Jefferson , Reisterstown , Westminster , Washington , Catonsville , Germantown , Joliet , White Plains , Memphis , Fulton , Glen Burnie , Glyndon , Lutherville Timonium , Pikesville , Severna Park , White Marsh , Hyattsville

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Sheppard Pratt reviews

3.1

40% would recommend to a friend

(661 total reviews)

Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., M.B.A.

42% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Sheppard Pratt has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 661 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sheppard Pratt 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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Reviews by job title

661 reviews

3.0

Aug 11, 2025

Not the worst, not the best

Occupational therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fulfilling work and good supervisor

Cons

Room for growth is limited, high turnover, decisions made by people who don't ask those actually on the units.

Sheppard Pratt Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you find the work fulfilling and value the support of your supervisor. We also recognize your concerns around growth opportunities, turnover, and communication, and we're actively working to strengthen career pathways and ensure staff voices are included in decision-making.

3.0

Aug 5, 2025

Fulfilling work but terrible pay

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Fulfilling experience in helping others -lots of opportunities for professional growth and promotions -exciting and never boring work environment

Cons

-very low pay for the physical and emotional labor performed - very cliquey and conflict ridden social environment -very little care for employees mental or physical wellbeing

Sheppard Pratt Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you found the work fulfilling and appreciated the opportunities for growth. We also recognize the concerns you raised around pay, staffing, and workplace culture, and we're continuing to focus on strengthening employee support and engagement across the organization.

3.0

Aug 1, 2025

Ok

Education assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Kids are amazing Coworkers

Cons

No leeway here Strict schedule 8-4

Sheppard Pratt Response

10mo

We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with the students and your coworkers. The schedule follows the structure of the school day, which helps us provide consistency and support for our students. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time at Sheppard Pratt!

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