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Anchor Behavioral Solutions

My employment at Anchor Behavioral Solutions was brief due to several concerns regarding compensation, communication, scheduling practices, and workplace professionalism. To begin with, the company’s pay range is relatively low considering the level of responsibility expected from therapists. Despite prior experience, qualifications, or the value employees bring professionally, it appeared that the company had little intention of compensating therapists beyond approximately $25/hour.
I agreed to work at ONE specific location during the hiring process. However, relocation changes were frequently made without a conversation  or consideration for employees. This created unnecessary stress and instability and toxicity.
I also personally experienced feeling targeted by the same member of management simply for advocating for myself and requesting to remain at the original location I was hired for. In addition, the companys group chat was at times used to make rude, condescending, and insensitive remarks toward employees, including myself, which contributed to a toxic, uncomfortable, and unprofessional work environment. Additionally, therapists were expected to conduct health screenings with parents during your personal time without compensation. Expectations such as these further highlighted the imbalance between the workload, responsibilities, and the pay being offered. Scheduling was just lazy.  There were multiple occasions where therapists, including myself, were repeatedly scheduled with the same client for 8 or more hours at a time. Considering the physical, emotional, and behavioral demands of ABA therapy, the workload did not align with the compensation being offered.  Because of all of these factors I decided to just leave. 

My time at ABS was short-lived. I quickly realized that the company pays significantly lower wages compared to many other ABA companies, despite the high demands and expectations placed on employees. Management often came across as unprofessional, with communication that felt disrespectful, dismissive, and unnecessarily confrontational. Obtaining your RBT certification only resulted in a $1 raise, which I found extremely underwhelming considering the additional responsibilities and qualifications required. There were also multiple occasions where I was suddenly expected to work at a different location without prior discussion or agreement. If it’s expected to travel and float between clinics the pay rate should be higher.  During the hiring process, it was clearly established that I would be working at one specific location, so the constant last-minute changes felt misleading and inconsiderate. In addition, I witnessed certain members of management use the company group chat to send obnoxious, disrespectful, and inappropriate messages directed toward specific employees. After repeatedly observing this type of behavior and the overall toxic workplace culture, I decided to end my employment with ABS. Between the low pay, unrealistic expectations, spontaneous location changes, and stress caused by management, the job ultimately was not worth sacrificing my peace of mind. Based on my personal experience, ABS is not a company I would recommend for long-term employment. I chose not to submit a two weeks’ notice because I felt the company lacked transparency from the beginning and contributed to an unhealthy work environment. In my opinion, this company is better suited as a temporary stepping stone rather than a long-term career. I hated this job and I’m so glad I left. 

If you want to be overworked and underpaid this is the best company. All the management does is watch while the clients do whatever they want. They don’t care about staff being harmed on the job. Too many people want to be bosses but there aren’t any leaders there.  You have no support from management, no real training, and make up what to do as you go along. Since everyone tells you what to do, you have no clue whose directives to follow. Also you have to love being micromanaged by people who are incompetent in the field or are narcissistic power seekers. Management and Job culture didn’t get a star due to obvious reasons. Don’t apply to work there!!!!!

With this job, you have no idea of what is going on the lack of communication is severe. You never have a structure day going by, Management is the CEO OF THE COMPANY ! which micromanages every single thing. You have NO support when it comes to behaviors they have a BCBA that's down in Florida approving PRN when you have consumers busting their mouth daily! The lack of consistency in this agency has made the consumers regress instead of "progressing". I WOULD STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS. 

Throughout my time employed with Anchor Behavioral Solutions, I've experienced a tremendous amount of professional growth.  I've also seen a lot of colleagues advance in their career since they've started with Anchor.  The company strives to provide opportunities to those who are willing to grow with the company.  This company cares about and prioritizes the individuals it serves.

From the time of my interview up until now, working here has been a delight. The person who I had my first interview with was very nice and answered all of my questions and I had quite a few ..hahahaaha. The supervisor is very nice and helpful, she is very knowledgeable and always willing to help. The workplace is a challenge however it is easily handled with trainings and guidance from the supervisors. So far I love my job.

It is not a typical 9-5 job. You get to experience different departments on a daily and weekly basis. There are always opportunities for growth and development. My supervisors are firm but fair and they push me to be great and expect a lot from me. Everyone is cordial. It is a great working environment.

I have experience working in this field with other agencies that were just rude and I was severely underpaid. Anchor is the first job I've ever had that showed how much they appreciate all of the hard job I put into my job. My supervisor is super supportive, another first for me. They show that they actually care about you, and they put the clients first every time. 

This company sucks. Work environment sucks and everyday it’s something different. With no growth or fair pay. No true organization in their day serves and under staff. Management is the worth. Do not work for them.  The micromanagement is on a billion and they have no. Money the individual do not go out on trips. Sad part !

My time at ABS has been awesome since the start. Everyone here has one common goal; to best serve our clients. All of our staff are pleasant and easy to work with and supervisors go above and beyond to assist their staff. It is definitely a place to grow and continue learning while enjoying the work you do. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 90 salaries reported	$20.43 per hour
Aba therapist 57 salaries reported	$29.42 per hour
Behavior technician 11 salaries reported	$28.00 per hour
Community support specialist 2 salaries reported	$19.10 per hour
Administrative assistant 4 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour

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