registered behavior technician

board certified behavior analyst

speech language pathologist

clinical director

operations manager

Adapt for Life

What is the best part of working at the company?
The first month of my employment was so off-putting that I genuinely had to convince myself to stay. The operations manager, BCBA, and RBT's were not friendly. After some RBT's warmed up to you, it was better. The gossip train ran wild between all the staff in the building.

The weekly pay was probably the best part of the clinic setting. They would pair you with clients to "see how you fit", and when expressed that you are burning out from the intense behaviors, they turned the other cheek, and watched you suffer.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being paired with two clients with extreme, intense, and unsafe maladaptive behaviors with very little support. Most days I left with a new mark or wound that scarred.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very standoffish, unwelcoming, and unfriendly until the two month mark where some would finally warm up to you being there. The gossip train with management to some favored staff was rampant. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Coming in, getting your first client from their vehicles, running programming, switching to the second client after four hours, running programming, taking the client to their vehicle at the end of the day.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) at Adapt for Life in Lexington, KY. The environment here is fantastic, and it truly feels like a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are all passionate about making a positive impact.

The team at Adapt for Life is one of the highlights of my experience. The BCBA’s (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) are incredibly attentive, providing clear guidance and valuable feedback that help me grow both professionally and personally. They are always available to answer questions, offer advice, and ensure that I am equipped with the tools needed to provide the best care for the clients we serve.

The Operations Manager (OM) is another standout. They are friendly, approachable, and always encouraging. Their leadership creates a positive and motivating atmosphere, and it’s clear they care about the well-being and success of their team members.

Overall, Adapt for Life is an amazing place to work, and I feel fortunate to be part of such a dedicated and collaborative team. The supportive environment, excellent leadership, and opportunities for professional growth make it an ideal workplace for anyone in the field.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is everyone on the floor with you, and making a child’s life better for the long term.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Most stressful part is management, you will have multiple bosses to listen to that tell you something different. Important information won’t be told to you like their sick policy. Speaking of sick expect to get sick a lot, and expect to contract Covid multiple times from the facility. You only get 24 hours paid sick days so effectively expect to not be paid for multiple weeks due to getting Covid.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Management was constantly infighting amongst themselves. BCBA’s would struggle to keep other BCBA’s off their case and give RBT’s contradictory information about a case or will leave out important details. Everyone not in management though was super nice and friendly as well as supportive. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My morning case would often scratch, hit, and at one point bit me. I still have scars from them. My afternoon cases were a lot easier but still expect to be beat up and go home bleeding some days.

While I was there I really enjoyed working with the kids and the friendships formed with some of the coworkers. Very high turnover though, which is common for the type of work. 

The new OM is terrible. Unprofessional and clique minded. Does not know what she is doing. 

Useless hour long meetings once a month that focused on playing a stupid game or something else nonsensical and totally unrelated to ABA. Which by the way, aba therapy does not happen here. 

Pay was good, and weekly pay was nice. But no way to advance unless you're in the OM's circle. I was there a year and a half and didn't get one raise, didn't have one evaluation, like most RBT's there. 

Burnout happens often, however their new system of giving you the same two clients for three months at a time was nice. Before that we never knew who we had until the morning of. 

It's hard to come up with very many positives other than the money. And the friends I've made. Outside of that, it's very much a negative place. I left and wouldn't go back. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The BCBAs coordinate amazingly with the families of Clients to figure out wants, needs and the best approach to therapy. You see a reward every day with watching the Clients grow and expand on their skills. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The schedule and hours can change based on Client and staff call outs. Not knowing how your schedule can change each day can be stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is play based for clients and is done in a natural teaching way. Finding natural coping skills that work best for each moment. The culture is collaborative. The company believes in family, fun, creativeness and exploring. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive and prepare for the day for your morning client. Incorporating peer activies, self led, and therapy goals.

I absolutely love working for this company it is just not a job but a family. If you are looking for a job to make a difference in this world come work with us and make a difference everyday for our little super heroes! The energy of the facility is a close family who work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Our team strives to learn more, to support each other, make a difference in our communities, and our client’s families lives. Our team is looking forward to having more people to become advocates for the Autistic Community. The benefits of this job:

1. Weekends off 
2. Great pay and PTO
3. Make a difference in the world
4. Work for an amazing company who actually cares
5. Holidays off 

Come join our team and we cannot wait to meet you! 


Working at AFL has been an incredibly positive experience. A typical day is structured but flexible, with strong clinical support and clear expectations that allow you to focus on providing quality care. I’ve learned so much about collaboration, ethical decision-making, and how impactful a supportive work environment can be. Management is approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in both staff growth and client outcomes. The workplace culture is encouraging, team-oriented, and grounded in mutual respect. The hardest part of the job is navigating change in a growing company, but leadership communicates openly and supports staff through those transitions. The most enjoyable part is being part of a team that truly cares...about the kids, the families, and each other!!

A typical day consists of providing ABA therapy for the clients you work with that day. You rotate on a schedule to where your client will go to centers, circle time, gross motor, and the therapy room for work. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting to pair with your kiddos and knowing that you are making a positive impact in their lives. You are a part of the client’s progress as you watch their maladaptive behaviors improve and as they learn/master their goals. 

 I was hired in with full transparency that I would need support to learn about the processes of various assessments and procedural codes. It was my first clinical position and they knew this. I was told that they would be happy to help train me and achieve my goals. I started at a clinic with 1 part time client and 2 full time staff and got a long with everyone. I was blindsided and let go after 14 days for no reason aside from them deciding not to pay me the promised sign on bonus of 15k. I'm shocked to say the least, I gave up my whole life for this and I'm sure they are not phased and could care less. If that's how they treat upper management they are likely treating others even worse or committing other haneous acts. Live and learn and avoid this place at all costs. 

This job has been the most amazing experience. I was previously in the educational system and was tired of not being able to help my students in a way they truly needed. Becoming and RBT is not easy but it is so rewarding. I have learned so much. I have grown so much. We truly get to see our clients grow and succeed. My co workers are amazing! Management is getting better and new ideas are always coming along. The hardest part of my job is letting go when your client has succeeded and ready to graduate! The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing that you make a difference in each of your clients. Watching them reach new goals, seeing them smile and knowing that even just for a min you made a difference! 

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