board certified behavior analyst

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Atlas Autism Health

As a newly certified BCBA, my experience at Atlas Autism Health has been nothing short of transformative. From the moment I joined the team, I felt embraced by a culture of support and collaboration that truly set the stage for my growth as a professional.

The training I received was comprehensive and hands-on. At the very start, I was just asked to shadow and do some direct sessions to build my confidence with the systems and curriculum. My Clinic Director met with me multiple times a week to ensure I had all the support I needed. Because it is center-based, I could always get support from the other BCBAs or the Clinic Director throughout the day. 

Separately, all first year BCBAs are enrolled in a First Year Behavior Analyst training that Atlas developed. This goes through 8 weeks and we are trained on foundational skills that I never got in my internship. How to have difficult conversations, how to do parent training etc. The Clinic Directors know the structure of the training, so they reinforce concepts from the training on the floor.

While I ultimately decided to transition to a school setting where my heart truly lies (I love working with severe behavior), I will always cherish my time at Atlas. The commitment to evidence-based practices and the genuine care for each child’s progress were inspiring. I learned so much about tailoring interventions to meet individual needs, and I know those skills will serve me well in the school.

If you’re considering a career at Atlas Autism Health, I can’t recommend it enough. The supportive environment and emphasis on professional growth make it a fantastic place for new BCBAs to thrive. 

A typical day of work will include working with children on the autism spectrum aged between 2 and 6. I implement behavior plans to help these kids build new communication skills. The job is so so rewarding! Talking to the parents at the end of the day and telling them all the amazing progress their child made that day makes me tear up. The BCBAs here are SO good...I've interviewed/worked at other aba places and Atlas is hands-down the best place for aba therapy in columbia, mo.

This is a very hard job but I get a lot of support from my managers. Atlas really cares about you, regardless of your title or age. My BCBA values my opinions and frequently asks for my thoughts. I feel like I am not just taking orders but help in creating these behavior plans. 

I love my co-workers! We get free swag (tshirts, carhartt beanies), free snacks, free soda/coffee, and sometimes, even free lunch! The pay scale is pretty transparent, even though I wish I made more. But at least there is growth opportunities to make more over time. One negative is you are always on call, even if the schedule says you will be off. So some times when I was expecting to be off, I got called in. But you never work past 5pm.

For those who already have or are working towards a college degree, they have a cool internship program for anyone interested in grad school to become a BCBA. 

Working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in my previous position was an incredibly rewarding and professionally enriching experience. I had the opportunity to work closely with children and families in both clinic and home settings, implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising BCBA. The organization emphasized evidence-based practices, ongoing supervision, and ethical standards, which allowed me to grow significantly in my clinical skills and confidence.

The BCBAs provided consistent feedback, modeling, and support, ensuring I was implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with fidelity. Team collaboration was a strong component of the workplace culture, and communication between staff members was professional and solution-focused. I especially appreciated the emphasis on compassionate care, pairing, and building meaningful relationships with clients while maintaining clear behavioral expectations.

This role strengthened my abilities in data collection, behavior intervention implementation, and parent communication. Overall, it was a positive work environment that fostered professional growth, clinical competence, and a genuine commitment to improving client outcomes.

In my role, I implement ABA behavior plans to help children with autism learn new skills. I am supervised and mentored by a BCBA who supports me and helps me grow as a technician. In previous roles as a behavior technician with other companies, I received minimal mentorship and support. However, at Atlas, the BCBAs really invest in my growth. The whole culture in the clinic is very collegial and motivating. 

I get in around 8am and leave before 5pm. They also offer a lunch break and personal breaks throughout the day whenever I need on. Atlas puts families and clients first, so the RBT training program is rigorous. Trainees who do not put in the effort and fail to show up will not pass but for those who are excited to learn will get a lot of support and come out of the program feeling prepared. Of course, RBTs get ongoing BCBA support. 

This has been my favorite place to work so far! They care deeply about the employees and the clients!

All the senior BCBAs and Clinical Directors are invested in your growth as a clinician. Atlas actively finds opportunities for BCBAs to develop their skills — one-on-one mentorship, journal clubs, clinical case reviews, free CEUs, and more. The caseloads are very manageable (and based on what I hear from my friends, very small in comparison), resulting in great work-life balance. I never have to work past 5pm and have a lot of autonomy in how I schedule my day. We help families in underserved communities with a lot of need. Most importantly, I have a ton of fun coming into work every day!! We have free snacks & drinks, we engage in community events, and support/celebrate each other! Every day is full of learning, impact, and laughs! What more could you ask for?

Atlas has been a great place to work!  The model makes work life balance possible, with only 8-5pm weekday hours. The caseloads are much more reasonable than prior ABA companies that I’ve been at and the billable requirements are also realistic. Additionally the bonuses targets are actually achievable (for once)! The admin team takes on a ton of the non-clinical work (intake, insurance, scheduling, recruiting, etc.) allowing BCBAs to focus on our clients and our RBT staff. There’s also a culture of feedback where leadership welcomes ideas and actually puts them in practice. Overall, I feel supported professionally and personally at Atlas.

I worked as a RBT here for 7 months and had to leave due to a personal move. It was a very supportive environment and the behavior analysts are all great. The culture was collaborative and the best part was the kids. You get very attached to the kids you work with and everyone in the clinic cared about the kids. One of the challenges was some last minute scheduling changes due to other staff cancelling but i was able to consistently get my full time hours so it was annoying but okay.  Would definitely recommend for a ABA company.

A typical day is working with kids all day everyday of course which is lovely as you play a part in the reason they are developing more and more each day but when it came down to needs I believed I learned the round about of ABA although management was either not there or working from home. One day no one was there as two was working from home leaving a lady that was in the program for BCBA shadowing in charge and doing a competency test all on her own. The management give of the vibe of mean girls that are a clicky group in high school all over again. You don’t get paid holidays. It’s just not a job I would suggest to a friend personally.  

While the job didn't work for me, my time there was great. They have an incredible work environment. The managment is very nice and understanding, they work hard to make sure everyone feels included. All the RBTs work together with very minimal conflict. The con for them specifically is that the pay is lower than other companies. They also don't have a clock in system and do this weird An 12% thing that im not entirely sure is legal. One other con is that you will get beat on by the kids, but that will happen no matter where you go in this line of work. If you can handle the kids, then this will be a great place to work for you.

I am an RBT at Atlas in their new clinic in Hazelwood. I’ve directly heard from many parents that Atlas is one of the best ABA clinics in St Louis. I have learned new skills as a new RBT — everything from applied behavior analysis principles to parent communication skills. The team is very caring and helps me achieve my goals. My supervisors take my opinions seriously and make changes based on our feedback. I get all the hours I want and there is a clear promotion timelines with associated pay raises. Definitely check out Atlas if you are looking for an autism therapy center in Missouri!

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