Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagParent organization (Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) named in multi-state child sexual abuse lawsuits, including facilities in New Jersey
flagIndependent safety audit commissioned (former U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, 2020) following abuse allegations
flagNot BBB-accredited; no rating available
flagBelow-average employee sentiment on management and staffing levels
Legal Issues
gavel2021 federal lawsuit (Philadelphia) naming Devereux and 20+ defendants, alleging abuse across PA, NJ, AZ, FL, and TX facilities; seeks damages exceeding $50,000
Ethical Concerns
policyMultiple lawsuits and news investigations allege decades of staff-perpetrated sexual and physical abuse of residents across Devereux facilities in several states, including New Jersey
BBB RatingNot rated / insufficient information (not BBB-accredited)
Employee Sentiment
5.0
out of 10
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0
Compensation7.0
Career Development7.0
Work Environment7.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Strong camaraderie among coworkers
- add_circle Mission-driven, purpose-focused culture
- add_circle Tuition reimbursement and career development (ASCEND program)
- add_circle Opportunities to learn new skills
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Low pay relative to workload
- remove_circle Chronic understaffing
- remove_circle Upper management focused on cost-cutting
- remove_circle Inconsistent/unresponsive regional management
- remove_circle Workplace politics affecting advancement