Belmont Behavioral Health System
Health system in Philadelphia, PA
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From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 28, 2026Sources
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- Psych5 roles · 3 who fit
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The short version
Belmont Behavioral Health System is a psychiatric setting where reviewers consistently name the same three pressures: safety, staffing, and leadership.
Employer research, Sep 28, 2026
If you already know psychiatric nursing and can hold your ground, some clinical associates say the extra hours are there when you want them and the pay is fair for the role.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-06-22Source: indeed.comReviewers who stayed point to the peer nurses beside them, not the org chart, as the reason the shift worked.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-05-06Source: indeed.comChronic understaffing and high turnover described in reviews means open shifts are common, which can suit a contract nurse who wants hours and already has de-escalation experience.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026-03-30 · 2024-06-22Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 5 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Philadelphia
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Benefits
Extra hours are reported as available, though reviewers say compensation is inconsistent from one position to the next.
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace Safety & Staff Assaults
- Multiple registered nurses report severe safety concerns, noting unmanaged patient violence, physical assaults on nursing staff, and inadequate administrative intervention.
Sources
As of 2024-05-14Source: indeed.com- Staffing and Turnover
- Reviewers frequently cite chronic understaffing, high staff turnover, and brief or rushed training for new hires.
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As of 2026-03-30Source: indeed.com- Management and Leadership
- Employees describe leadership as unsupportive, disorganized, and prone to favoritism, though some acknowledge supportive peer nurse relationships.
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As of 2026-05-06Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Compensation and Extra Hours
- Some clinical associates appreciate the availability of extra hours and fair pay, while others describe compensation as inconsistent across positions.
Sources
As of 2024-06-22Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Registered nurses in reviews describe patient violence that went unmanaged, physical assaults on nursing staff, and administrators who did not step in — go in asking direct questions about security response times and assault reporting.
Sources
As of 2024-05-14Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Philadelphia, PA
At about 3% above the national cost-of-living average, Philadelphia pairs premier medicine with easy urban commutes. Penn and CHOP nurses bike over the South Street Bridge from tree-lined Fitler Square, while Jefferson clinicians walk from Washington Square West. Post-shift life unfolds along the Schuylkill River Trail, around historic brick rowhouses, and inside neighborhood BYOBs.
Browse roles in Philadelphia- Metro price level · Philadelphia area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,397/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $61,953/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Belmont Behavioral Health System hire new grads?
All 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Belmont Behavioral Health System, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Belmont Behavioral Health System
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA · Health system employer
- RN
- Part-Time: Every Other Weeekend (8:00am - 8:00pm)
- Per diem
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA · Health system employer
- RN
- Day shift
- Outpatient Services
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA · Health system employer
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA · Health system employer
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- 1-week orientation
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA · Health system employer
- RN
- 8-hour days
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Belmont Behavioral Health System sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Belmont-Behavioral-Health-System/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-06-22
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