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I have worked at BAE for a total of 4 years. The first 2 years at BAE were amazing (hence the 2 stars, otherwise I'd rate this 1). The supervisors at the time were extremely helpful and encouraged you to grow and advance. The company was all about advancement and encouragement. However,  once you are promoted to behavioral consultant, it's like all advancement stops. Even for the students getting their MASTERS in ABA. They also didn't know that I was a BC until a year later and then proceeded to do nothing to help me get a caseload or advance further within the company. Then I waited it out because we got new management. HORRIBLE. WORSE actually. All they care about is monetary value, they hold NO client value nor did they give any appreciation to the BCBAs who overworked themselves tirelessly to support their caseloads. They got rid of clients who were not pulling them in enough money and keeping clients who didn't even need ABA therapy, but because they paid well, they stayed. Honestly a disgusting turn around that this has unfortunately folded out to be for the company. Also, good luck with scheduling. YOU ARE ON CALL. When you have a client cancel, they expect you to drive an hour out to another client that is available. And if you refuse because of the ridiculous drive they want you to make, then you don't get the 2 hours paid beforehand because they offered you to take on another client. Or, your client cancels in the morning and it is now almost noon, they will LAST MINUTE ask if you could be elsewhere at an unrealistic time. So yeah, unless you are in it for the money, like the chaos, don't want to advance, and be micromanaged, I wouldn't recommend working here.

I had an extremely disappointing experience working at BAE. From the start, it was clear that this company undervalues its staff. Despite the hard work and dedication shown by the team, management consistently failed to provide appropriate compensation. The pay may be industry standard but many levels within the pay scale significantly increase your workload and drive time without appropriate compensation.  This can be demoralizing and makes it difficult to stay motivated. I stay for as long as I did because of my love for the families and clients I supported. 

Moreover, the expectations placed on employees are completely unrealistic. The workload is overwhelming, and there is constant pressure to achieve unattainable goals. This not only leads to burnout but also affects the quality of care provided to clients. 

The lack of support and appreciation from management creates a toxic work environment. Communication is poor, and there is little to no recognition for the hard work and long hours put in by the staff. Instead of fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the company’s approach leaves employees feeling undervalued and expendable.

Overall, I would not recommend working at BAE, especially in a supervisory capacity. To anyone seeking a fair, supportive, and professionally rewarding work environment avoid this place. The company’s disregard for its employees is evident, and it’s a major reason why many talented individuals chose to leave.

This industry can be hard, and the job by definition can be isolating, but Behavior and Education puts so much effort into creating a culture of support and inclusion for their team. Regular staff meetings and trainings, frequent overlaps, and an accessible leadership team are a few of the stand out pieces that make this the best place I’ve ever worked. The standards are high, but the expectation is there, not only for the betterment of our clients, but to create well-rounded and professional clinicians. This is a teaching company, and layers of support exist at Behavior and Education that just don’t happen anywhere else. 

Beyond the amazing, and regular, training for staff the leadership team is accessible to anyone for anything. I asked for additional help with assessments, and had a training scheduled within the hour. 

This job is 100% what you make of it. If you’re looking for a career, Behavior and Education will give you every tool you need to be an amazing asset to this field. It’s hard work, but working with such a wonderful team and seeing all of the growth in my own abilities as well as my clients progress has been incredible, and I highly recommend the company-specifically the OC/LB division. You can’t fake company culture, and these people are just awesome

I worked at Behavior and Education for years. As an entry level BT, I had an amazing mentor in a BCBA who is no longer there. As the company grew, they cared more and more about $$ and less about the employees. They gave the Supervisors unreasonable caseloads (I had 21 clients at one time) and essentially had a "make it work" attitude anytime someone shared a concern or asked for help. As a Clinical Director, I gave as much support as I could to my Supervisors, and when they began to come to me saying they were stressed out and I approached the CEO about it, she essentially said it was my fault due to the trickle-down effect. I was dedicated to the company and worked many late nights (of my own accord, because I cared about the clients!), and when I eventually resigned, upper management didn't even say goodbye to me on my last day, which was really hurtful.

The reason I give it 2 stars and not less are for these reasons: I learned how to hustle due to the high demands they placed and am now well-equipped to work in any environment. The company was great when it was smaller and they tried to create company culture. I was fortunate to have some great growing experiences. 

I loved working with the kids, and management was very supportive when I first started.
Over just a few months, there was a huge lack of support. Schedule became a mess and I became burnt out very quickly. As much as I would bring this up to management and as much as they said we need to prioritize our mental health, they would ignore or gaslight me when I vented my frustrations.
They also did things that I didn't consider ethical. I worked with another therapist who was covid positive and symptomatic, but they were advised to come to work anyway. They did not notify me about their positive covid status, I heard it after the fact.
Pay is abysmal and if you ask enough people in the industry, there are other agencies that start you off with a better salary. Scheduling was inconsistent and it was difficult to get 40 hours.
I work somewhere else now and keep in touch with friends I made with the agency. When those friends started quitting, they tried to accuse me of talking them into quitting. Very unprofessional and immature.

Never knew what I would be making each pay period as my hours were constantly taken from me and not replenished. Built solid rapport with a few of my clients, and was taken off the cases with zero warning or ability to say goodbye, parents didn’t want these changes either. School cases were extremely challenging- especially if I had to sub. I was hardly given instruction as to where to go, park, or what plans to follow. I am very solid in behavioral health, and was often told I was a preferred staff member, so I can’t fathom how others felt or were treated. At one point, I was added to a case which came with a new supervisor and she spoke to me like I was a waste of her time every time we interacted. I got nothing other than positive feedback from my supervisors, but was never offered a raise until I put my two weeks notice in. Upper management and scheduling are extremely unhelpful. 

I'd recommend working here only if you are open to receiving rude comments, ignoring the science of ABA, and you prefer the paycheck over improving quality of service you provide. The supervisory team is quite absent and doesn't communicate in a timely manner. You are on your own when it comes to figuring things out with your clients. The supervisors don't appreciate feedback. What they say goes, and your input doesn't matter. They had me driving a ridiculous number of miles each day. They don't care if you have a masters or not; you're still going to be running more direct sessions. The scheduling team lets you know things at the last minute. My only saving grace was the other BTs and the client relationships. 

Right now I'm helping my supervisor file and scan papers.  First, I collect all of the papers in a client's file, then I separate them by category and put each category's papers in chronological order.  Once all the papers are organized, I scan them to my supervisor.  So far I've learned how the filing system works and how to use two different scanners.  I've also learned how the company's therapists help the clients.  From what I've seen, the management seems to be excellent, and though I don't actually go about my duties with coworkers, I have met most of them and they have been very welcoming to me.  Scanning the papers is the hardest part of the job, because the scanner eats up a good amount of time and every so often gets jammed.  However, knowing that I'm using some of my skills to help my supervisor finish her tasks is so rewarding and motivating, and it's what gets me up on work days.

This is not my first supervisory job as a BCBA, yet it is refreshing to work at an agency that not only offers so much support and mentorship, but is ethical in it's practices as well. If I ever have any concerns, my supervisors have always been able to address or offer support when needed.The caseload is manageable. Its fantastic being able to provide support to direct staff. There are possibilities to do remote work, and if you prefer in person, the drive time between clients are manageable, even with LA traffic. This is such a fantastic place to gain that experience and mentorship I find lacking in some other agencies I've previously worked for.

Behavior and Education is a great ABA agency.  The company is growing, so there are many opportunities for staff who want to reach new levels in their career.  Managers mentor therapists, so coaching happens all the time.  This helps all of the therapists, even newer ones, to feel confident about doing great work.  This company really focuses on clinical excellence - so developing and running high quality programs for our clients is the focus.  Training is very good - the new hire training is excellent and there are many opportunities for ongoing skills development.  This company even gives free CEUs to staff!  One of the best parts is that co-workers actually like each other here.  The offices are nice, and Management has an open door policy so that everyone feels comfortable raising ideas or concerns.

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