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Being employed as a PRN therapist for A brighter Avenue moving into full-time work however the facility is wonderful and has all the aspects needed for therapy with children. However the software program they used was not user-friendly I had asked several of the upper managers as well as OTR to assist me in this process you pretty much learned as you went so I made mistakes their training is sitting down with you going through everything super fast you can actually understand where to put it if they would’ve had me do one or two notes with someone by my side directing me where to go and how to label their ability or inability on the system would’ve a been great successful and a brighter avenue would’ve been a brighter avenue however they decided to have me using the system in adequately and not understanding fully how the system worked that was a dishonest to me and my patience Rider Avenue should be ashamed of themselves for not making the effort to make me successful as I surely was not understanding somewhere a software program doesn’t mean they’re a bad therapist it just means they need help understanding how to place their understanding of the child’s ability into the concept of the program

The organization is run by individuals who have no experience or understanding of ABA. Because of this, there is no interest in quality assurance or oversight to promote practices that adhere to the BACB Code. They seek to cut costs wherever possible even when this results in a decrease in service quality.


I don't know how it is possible to be so busy but get nothing done. 
In all my experience I have never received such opposition to my clinic recommendations for my clients. Nor have I witnessed HR hire someone after a respectable member of the team recommended against it due to legitimate concerns from prior experience with this person. The only reason I can think of for this is their desperate need for staff. Regardless,  that should not be a reason to forgo standards and quality. 
BCBAs do what you do best, analyze the behaviors of HR and Admin. Their actions contradict their words. You will be told you're a Rockstar and that you are valued and appreciated. But they will not listen to your concerns about clinical and ethical decisions. Nor will they prioritize preventing burnout though structure and reinforcement. 

I love what I do here and I appreciate the ability to make my own schedule. The supervising BCBAs that I’ve worked with have been absolutely amazing, they’re always supportive, helpful, and insightful. 

This place is a perfect fit for me, but I’d just caution people to understand what they’re getting into - there’s a learning curve. Making your own schedule as a contractor means that you can decide when and how much you work, but if there’s a cancellation, there’s no picking up an extra shift to compensate for it, you’re just out that many hours at the end of the pay period. You need to have pretty decent self-management skills if you’re going to succeed.
Also be aware that independent contractors don’t have income tax taken from their paychecks, but you’re still responsible for paying income tax either annually or quarterly. 

I have worked for a brighter Avenue for about a year now. A few months ago I would have called this place my forever home. New management has taken over and completely trashed the idea of this being a stepping stone for children to start school while providing ABA therapy. Within a week of the new supervisor starting, they closed down the after school program leaving parents and children no where to go for ABA and changed the format of therapist and client schedules. This place has become extremely unprofessional and unethical to a point that therapists and clients are leaving left and right. There are plenty of other companies that will provide better training, consistent work hours and put the clients first. 

I work as an ECH therapist and it's great.  I have learned so much in the 8 months i have worked here.  I was matched with a family close to my home and chose my own work hours.   The program directors and my supervisor are so amazing.  They find a way to support both the family and the employee and are always willing to teach me more.  I have a lot of questions for my supervisor and she always gives me in-depth answers and demonstrates the procedure if needed.  I'm thinking about changing my major to ABA so I can continue to help the families I work with.  I have also learned a lot about the ethics of this job because my supervisor and her bosses are constantly reminding each other to think about that first.

A Brighter Avenue has literally changed the way I see this industry. About 93.5% of the workers and admin have a kid or relative on the autism spectrum so they approach each client with such care, attention, and positive behavior. I've learned that with persistence anything is possible What I love the most about this place is, everyone has a can-do spirit and that resonates with me a lot!

It's a shell without structure. There is no room for long term growth. There are a lot of empty promises and sidestepping done by management. Management says one thing then changes their minds days later. If you're looking for a place to learn and  grow in this field, look elsewhere. If you believe in pseudoscience and just want a paycheck to support your nonaspiring life, this is your place. 

Do NOT work for this company. The turnover rate is high for a reason - terrible management, no health insurance, fluctuating hours and a stressful and disorganized work environment. You will need a second job if you want to keep your head afloat in Phoenix - full-time hours are not guaranteed, and when you aren't working directly with the kids, you make minimum wage. 

You receive no help from upper management unless you're one of the favorites, or work with the children that they deem "cute and compliant" They DO NOT pay enough, DO NOT offer any benefits except terribly expensive health. You have to accrue the 5 days off you are paid for and they only pay you $16 per hour for your PTO- not the rate you make. I don't know how that is legal. It also takes 10 months to accrue your 5 days off, so you will never get a paid vacation. When clients call out, they tell you to leave and you don't get paid. Awful

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Behavior technician 3 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Board certified behavior analyst 3 salaries reported	$82,500 per year
Certified occupational therapy assistant 1 salary reported	$40.00 per hour
Music therapist 1 salary reported	$32.00 per hour
Animal caretaker 1 salary reported	$20.50 per hour

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