aba therapist

board certified behavior analyst

occupational therapist

behavior technician

speech language pathologist

ABA Pathways, LLC

The pay was my primary concern at Pathways. It is extremely low for the field and they pretty find pretty much any reason to dock your pay to minimum wage, which in my state was around $10. You need to maintain at least 30 hours in order to qualify for benefits, but those 30 hours are almost impossible to obtain because your almost never directly scheduled with a client. Advancement opportunities sound good on paper, but the job is so unstable and the pay is so low its hard to stick it out that long. I immediately knew this was not the job for me and that I unfortunately do not enjoy working with children like I thought I would.  

The job is really unstable, which isn't the company's fault-just a side effect of the work they do. Clients cancel all the time and they come in late with no explanation and sometimes no warning. Also, I was on call every moment I was not physically at the center as soon as my shadowing time was completed. I would go in for a six hour shift then be placed back on call, when everyone else was given days off during the week, I was placed on call for five straight days. I was reprimanded for not responding to a call and hour and a half before the beginning of my on call shift. I was completely unable to schedule anything outside of work, so the company does not value a work life balance like the say. What they wouldn't give in scheduled hours, they made up for in on call which made life miserable. You're not informed of how these things work, you're just expected to intuitevely know as a brand new employee. Perhaps this was only my center, but regardless it is something to watch out for if you value a work-life balance. 

The schedulers don't like to make phonecalls, so you're pretty much a slave to Google Chats all day  every day and you're expected to respond almost immediately or else you will get reprimanded, so I just had to deal with constant Google notifications all day every day so the scheduler didn't have to make a phone call. 

The app that is used to record your appointments is pretty difficult to figure out since, again, you're not really showed how to use it. Fortunately, my coworkers were pretty helpful but its definitely an added burden when you're trying to find your footing during your first solo sessions. Training in general is pretty inadequate. You basically sit in a room and watch or you're just thrown into reverse shadowing with no knowledge of what you're doing and no assistance from the other technician and you aren't given time to pair with the child beforehand which made the experience uncomfortable for everyone involved. New techs are expected to know everything about ABA and the company from 40 hours of straight computer work and a week of shadowing. 

There is no communication or organization. Things would change rapidly and most of the time you were not informed. If you were a new tech, you would wander around the center aimlessly because no one would inform you of the client's late notice, half the time the schedulers or the supervisors didn't even know and the one person that did know just didn't bother to tell anyone. 

If you want to continue on and become a BCBA, this company does help you gain your needed credits which is wonderful, so if you can stick out the terrible pay and instability you have that option. Staff is also pretty friendly and helpful and welcome their new coworkers with open arms. If you're not passionate about working with kids though (like I realized working here), stay away from ABA. It can be rewarding for the right person, just overall not for me. 

My experience working at ABA Pathways was disappointing overall, especially regarding communication, consistency, and employee support. Applicants are often brought in with the expectation of receiving around 30 hours consistently, but in reality, those hours can be difficult to maintain due to frequent client cancellations. Without cancellation protection, that instability directly impacts paychecks.
Another frustration was the lack of clarity surrounding the RBT exam reimbursement process. It was initially presented in a way that sounded more supportive than it actually turned out to be, and many of the related costs ultimately felt like they fell back on employees.
There also seemed to be a disconnect between what supervisors advised staff to do and what was later expected in practice with clients. Expectations were inconsistent, policies were not always upheld equally, and there were several promises that either became delayed or never fully materialized.
One of the biggest red flags was the turnover rate. Employees came and went constantly, to the point where it felt like there was a revolving door of coworkers cycling in and out of the company. It was difficult to build consistency within teams when staff regularly left, and that alone said a lot about overall morale and workplace satisfaction.
Management on the floor was decent at times and could be supportive when available, but the work environment often felt overly critical. Small mistakes were heavily scrutinized, favoritism among staff sometimes felt noticeable, and it could leave employees second-guessing whether they were actually performing adequately. The workload and expectations could also shift unpredictably depending on caseload changes.
Additionally, benefits and HR support felt minimal, especially considering the demands of the job. Raises were very small relative to the amount of work and emotional energy required in the ABA field.
While some days were manageable and certain coworkers made the experience better, overall, I would encourage anyone considering employment here to ask detailed questions about scheduling stability, cancellation policies, reimbursement expectations, supervision consistency, turnover rates, and long-term support before accepting a position.

This is the type of job advertised that you think is too good to be true, and as the saying goes, it usually is. ABA Pathways is a great place to go if you want to read pretty phrasing and hear people say the right words, but put absolutely zero action behind them. You will never see the $26 advertised here online and will be insulted with the "yearly salary increases" offered which are in cents. What they also don't tell you is that if you DO earn your RBT, they will not add an increase in pay until the next year of review, and it is again only cents. Management and supervisors continue enabling poor work culture, lack of accountability for reporting safety concerns of clients, and turn a blind eye to the mental health and well being of their employees by quickly replacing them with broke college students lured in by the promise of decent pay. The staff turnover is so high and the facility is predominately made up of new employees that are poorly trained and pushed out onto the floor, the clients are routinely distressed by the constant revolving door of change and new people. On top of this, management has ever changing expectations for the facility and client care, that you have to keep straight while getting different answers from supervisors on the correct procedure and yet still somehow blamed on you. They also do not offer legitimate "full time"positions, or they are extremely difficult/almost impossible to keep up on the hours. The benefits are ONLY offered if you can manage to hold full-time hours for 3 months and continue to. They have repeatedly revoked employees benefits with no warning and are purposely not upfront with any of their policies until it has already effected you. You are not given pay or hours if your client calls out, no shows, or is sick and you will not know until the day or afternoon of. The PTO and ESTA are a joke, clients are allowed to come in sick, staff get injured daily, and the company will do anything they can to avoid spending money at all costs. 
It is a living nightmare and not a place that supports you or your growth, this company is a sinking ship and you'd be much better off starting somewhere that values you, provides a consistent learning environment, and pays you appropriately. PAY YOUR TECHNICIANS AND HOLD MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABLE.  

I left a company I worked for, for over five years, feeling under valued and unbeknownst to me until finding Pathways, a little burnt out. I love love love what I do, and decided to take a step of faith to see if their was a company that valued their employees in ways, where you were not only financially valued and not looked over, I was looking for a place that embodied team work and professionalism. 

Well, Im here to tell you, out of the few decades that I have been in the workforce, and  connecting to and meeting many young adults older. This is the best bunch of young adults(compared to my age group😆) I have ever met! They are all so mature, respectful, courteous, and responsible. They make working here the most, stressless environment I have EVER worked in throughout work life! 

My coworkers are thoughtful, offer their assistance, and support! The professionalism here is off the charts! You are treated like, you exist, and not like a number, like they would like you to stay! They talk to you and not at you, these people are human and not PROGRAMMED work robots. They actually care about your well being, I needed to check on my mom, was one day so overwhelmed, they let me go home for the rest of the day. Then they let me go be with her for a week!! 🥲
 
If a client is having a difficult day or moment, they don’t hesitate to step in and make sure you’re okay to deal with the situation and its nothing, for them to give you a cheer on how much of a good job you have done along the way, even on things you may think are small and no one may have noticed! 

I have never worked along side of such mature, professional (non messing, non gossiping, non-busy body) young adults in all my life!  You guy’s parents, I am totally convinced are proud of the individuals you have become!! CHEERS TO YOU ALL!! 

Only God knows what I have come up from throughout my work life and career, to have blessed me with such an amazing bunch of coworkers, such as  I have had the pleasure of encountering!! 
 Washtenaw, you ALL are the BEST!!

I joined Pathways over 8 months ago and have never felt more fulfilled! In my small amount of time I know I've made a difference. So, do you want to join a small company (that is on it's way to being "medium") you can really make an impact on? Then you've found one! Management is always open to listening to new ideas- don't get me wrong, haha, mine haven't come to fruition but they have all been heard and considered. 
The company also has a strong work-life balance policy among their other benefits! My last job I truly loved but a few months out of the year I would be working 75+ hours per week. I've never been asked or required to work that many hours at Pathways! Staff are encouraged to get their work done in their 40 hour work week. Other benefits for full-time staff include health, life, dental, and vision insurance as well as PTO, paid holidays, and professional development. 
Okay, so you're probably wondering what the "con" of Pathways is right now. For me there isn't one. However, there is a personality type that I don't think fits well within the company culture. The company is growing (hooray!) and with that comes change. If you aren't flexible and adaptable then you won't enjoy Pathways. You have to be okay with the changing needs and be flexible! I know I've learned a lot about flexibility these past few months so I can serve others and the greater good of the company.
The biggest "pro" of Pathways is the family atmosphere and people! Hard-working and passionate are how I would describe them when we aren't laughing with each other.

I came into this company with little experience within the field of ABA Therapy and was able to grow and learn through doing which is how I prefer learning. The supervisors helped me whenever they were around (most days) and worked one-on-one with me at least once a week. I LOVED working with the people at Pathways because everyone was friendly and willing to lend a hand when they noticed you needed help. A lot of the work is one-on-one so if you don't think you can handle dealing with problems by yourself this is not the position for you. I dealt with a large range of children on different levels of the spectrum. I do feel that I had a lot of difficult cases but it did cause me to learn quickly on how to deal with behaviors. The hardest part of the job for me was feeling comfortable with the possibility of sudden changes. Clients can cancel last minute, you may need to take over for another staff if needed, each kid has there own reinforcers that work that day but possibly not others. To be a BT you need to be comfortable with change. The most enjoyable part of the job was that no two days were the same. One day a kid might want to play outside with a soccer ball and the next day they want to draw or play a game. One day you could be doing learning by playing pretend and then the next minute you switch to a playhouse.

The culture is fast paced and exciting- you're constantly on the go and quite honestly, every day is different. Boredom is not a word I have ever heard here. Management is supportive of one another and have had a lot of growth over the last few years. Culture ebbs and flows which is the nature of the beast, as ABA technicians come and go due to college, advancing and moving on, etc. The hardest part of the job can be the additional burdens with funding sources, knowing the limitations you have because of systems in place. The most enjoyable part? The kids. They make the days fun and there are a LOT of memorable moments. This company listens to feedback and tries to grow, and it's had a lot of growth over the past few years. I feel like my voice is actually heard, and when there's parts of the company or job that I'm not a big fan of (like any workplace) I know my thoughts are shared with others. I've seen a lot of change happen that way.

The team at ABA Pathways is by far one of the most friendly, cooperative, and person-centered organizations I've had the pleasure of working for. There is a real sense of comradery and certain members of leadership put in a great deal of effort to check in with staff about feelings, barriers, and potential solutions. 

Every member at Pathways is asked to carry a heavy workload for notably low pay. While not uncommon in healthcare, it can still feel discouraging. The friendliness of management can sometimes be a hindrance to a productive work environment- exemptions to policy and rule adjustments are made to a point where the workflow can be significantly impacted. This is nice when you are the recipient of these accommodations, but can be frustrating for those who are not. You must be firm in your ability to hold boundaries if you want to keep a good work/life balance with this company. 

Again, that being said, I cannot overstate how much I have enjoyed working with the team at ABA Pathways. This team has advocated for my work, given me room to grow, and provided room for me to share ideas and solutions. 

ABA Pathways truly cares about providing quality services to their clients. 

From the start it has been enjoyable working at and for ABA Pathways. The on-boarding process was thorough and well detailed. There was no question as to what my job responsibilities entailed and what was expected of me. The clients and their families are great to work with and it’s nice to build a relationship with them. They truly value and appreciate all the hard work we do at the clinic. The hours that we offer services are hard to beat, and having a family of my own I can truly appreciate the flexibility in scheduling. ABA Pathways promotes a healthy work/life/family balance that is hard to find within other companies. Staff are able to come together collaboratively and work as a team to provide the best services for our clients. Working with this population of families can sometimes pose issues with attendance, but the management do their best to provide other options available for staff. Overall, I would highly recommend ABA Pathways as a place of employment.

I have been with ABA Pathways for just over two years and I can not believe the amazing amount of growth I have seen within this company.  I cam from a larger more bureaucratic company with lots of inner office politics that made work environments difficult, but not here!  The owners have been warm and welcoming, they have listened to the ideas from the staff and management team which has lead to so many successes.  While ABA is still growing so much and sometimes the changes are a lot to keep up with this company in my 15 years of experience in the field ABA Pathways is doing an excellent job of navigating.  As the company has grown organically they have worked to build in support systems for the team.  

They are always looking for ways to provide more benefits to the employees and have gone from a small company to medium size in a short amount of time.  I love the family feel of this company and really being able to feel like I have a say and a voice.

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