behavioral specialist

aba therapist

board certified behavior analyst

behavior technician

behavioral therapist

Acuity Behavior Solutions

This place has all the potential in the world to be great but it can’t help it’s self from getting worse with every week that goes by.

Someone will quit (often) and then you’re loaded with their work plus yours. It’s one of those places where be hood at your job rewards you with more work. A sure fire recipe for burn out. 

The cases require so much work from the ground up because they’ve had a revolving door of staff from RBTs to BCBAs. Programs are not written in detail due to BCBAS being given 25-30 cases, 90% consisting between the hours of 3-7PM. 

Your phone is constantly blowing up from Behavior Techs who have never had any experience and pairs with any level of severity. Endless emails asking more and more of you constantly without a proper process or leadership to guide you. Little to no warning of the neighborhoods you’ll visit and the impossible to find parking. Families who have lost faith in the services due to new BIs every other month and new BCBAS every 3-6 months. Unreliable software and hardware that adds obstacles to your everyday responsibility. They use Zoom which doesn’t allow you to save numbers so what should take seconds takes minutes. Starting pay is above 80K but since you’re working 10-12 hours it comes out to really $25-$30 an hour.  If your availability isn’t open 12 hours a day and 6 days a week you could miss your hours goal and then the blame is on you. 

The pros are that your devices have never been more greatly needed to these CalOptima families. What little help you provide goes a long way. 

"Working at Acuity Behavior Solutions has been an incredibly rewarding journey. The workplace culture here is nothing short of inspiring. From day one, I've experienced an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and genuine support.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Acuity is its team. Each member brings a unique set of skills and perspectives to the table, creating a diverse and dynamic workforce. The level of professionalism and dedication displayed by everyone is truly commendable. The leadership team's commitment to nurturing talent and encouraging growth is palpable and reflects in the passion and drive of the entire staff.

What sets Acuity apart is its unwavering focus on making meaningful contributions to the field. The dedication to improving the lives of those we work with is at the core of every project and initiative. It's inspiring to be part of a company that not only strives for success but also prioritizes making a positive impact in the community.

The work itself is fine if you are a recent graduated or in need of some experience before advance to something else-because advancement in the company is hardly worth it. I was transferred to different supervisors constantly as even they were resigned or overloaded with case that they would not support me fully. Everything from seeing a case day-by-day, new knowledge and how to manage your relationship with patients are all YOU to figure it out. Technology including the app that is used for data tracking will have issues, the payroll app will sometime not update the signatures which prompted the HR folks to contact you constantly. Overall, if you work with this company, it is totally acceptable, but be ready to learn by yourself. 

One final advice, the clients are children- no matter the ages. They are all confused and sometime scared as we are. Try yourself to help them but never go over what you are comfortable with. 

Currently employed here. I love my clients. It can be a hard job depending on the level of autism in clients and what your patience is like. Pros: Pay is decent, flexible if you’re sick or have a family emergency, super attentive and supportive staff. They are truly on top of making sure BI’s have all support they need. Cons: Unreliable hours. Shoe clients never cancel. Some client’s cancel a week. Good luck making up the week of work you missed because it will be hard once you fall so behind. I love Acuity but they allow parents to cancel way too often without being dropped. You also don’t get paid for last minute cancellations. It’s extremely unfair to BIs for Acuity to allow so many cancellations by parents without being dropped from the company. Working here is pretty much a gamble. You can have a great time working with happy clients doing meaningful and impactful work, or you can end up with flaky parents or aggressive children. This job would be better for younger people or students but as a single aren’t, the unpredictability of paychecks is incredibly stressful.

Good for gaining experience, you can choose what days and hours you want to work, supervisors and bcba’s are helpful and friendly, the paid training when first hired on for entry level was straightforward, company wants you to succeed, and the work in general is fun and rewarding when it comes to taking data and seeing how your client progresses.



I have been with the agency for 2 months and it has been a pleasant experience so far. I am currently, working there part time, but will move on to gaining more hours in the future. Since it is a small agency, you have a lot of opportunities to connect with your supervisors and obtain feedback of your sessions with the client. Usually you would see your supervisor at least once a week in one of your cases. The executive/clinical director is very welcoming, warm, positive, and down to earth which makes it even easier to enjoy working!

The company is very flexible with your schedule and responsive with concerns. Training, although could be lacking for some, did not have too many hassles. The first few weeks could be a little confusing, but that's normal. Supervisors are extremely busy and can only see them once a month but as long as you reach out, they will try their best to give as much support. Hours are good and you can request for more, but morning hours are almost impossible to come by. Sessions are around 2-3 hours and it seems like you see the same kid more than once a week. It's a great part-time job with an opportunity to enjoy what you do.

Every day at work is a blessing. I come in the client's home and will always be greeted with a warm welcome and the client is always excited to see me. During session, there's a lot of work that needs to be done like targeting all of the goals and taking notes. I am always learning something new each session, so there's plenty of room to grow in this company. The staff and co-workers at ABS are respectful and supportive. The hardest part of the job for me is finding a compatible time with a client, but once a set schedule is made,  I no longer have to worry about that. The most enjoyable is being able to learn and have fun with my client. 

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend working at Acuity Behavior Solutions. I encountered significant challenges that negatively impacted my employment and overall well-being. When I raised a workplace concern, the actions that followed felt distinctly retaliatory. The shift in treatment was significant, immediate, and made it extremely difficult to feel supported or respected within the organization. For these reasons, I strongly encourage job seekers to proceed with caution when considering this workplace.

This was my first job. Scheduling tries to give you good cases close to your home. However, I worked there for three months and I only saw my supervisor once and it was only for the first day only (difficult to improve as a BI and have the client's improve). It's a good place to get experience  with working with kids and then move on. Lack of training is a huge problem. I ended moving on to a different company where there was weekly supervision, there is a huge difference in how my clients have progressed versus what I saw during my time here. Pick wisely in what you want from ABA company, I learned my lesson.

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