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I went through the interview process and thought this job would be great! I get to work with kids all day and everyone seems so nice. I told them I had open availability because I was planning on leaving my old job for this. I got hired and the first thing I notice is that I was only going to be working 6 hours a week. I asked why because during the interview I was told I’d be getting around 20 hours a week. They never gave me an actual reason why. So I had to keep my old job and just work around this schedule. I went though the training for a week, which was just a generalized training on privacy laws and some training on how to work with children in certain situations. I started working with my first client and was supposed to have the BCBA with me to show me how the child is and what exactly we are supposed to be working on. The BCBA ended up leaving about 20 minutes in so I stayed and got some information from the parent. I worked with this client for about a month and a half and was told I would be seeing the BCBA at least once a week and during the time I worked there I maybe saw them for a total of an hour. I had another client who had medical issues and wasn’t given any training on what to do if anything were to happen. 
I wanted this job to work out so bad because I loved working with these children and wanted to help them thrive so much. This company is very unorganized and needs to change things. Some of these children aren’t getting the help that they need due to lack of one-on-one training.

I truly enjoy working for BCI. Expectations for my role as a BCBA are clear, and I feel appropriately compensated for my work. The bonus structure is transparent and attainable, with higher tiers available for those who want to continue to grow and challenge themselves. There is a well-defined promotional pathway, and the annual competency evaluations are thorough and meaningful—clearly identifying strengths as well as any areas that may need additional support.

I also greatly appreciate the structured promotional pathway for Behavior Technicians. Having six clearly defined levels, each with associated salary increases, gives BTs something concrete to work toward and has helped reduce turnover, even though some turnover still exists, as expected in this field.

One of the standout strengths of BCI is the depth of clinical support available. There truly seems to be expert support for nearly any aspect of the job, which is incredibly valuable and reassuring. The HR department and leadership team are responsive, supportive, and collaborative, and I feel well-supported in all situations that arise. Overall, BCI is a strong organization to work for, particularly for clinicians who value clarity, growth opportunities, and comprehensive support.

I am a former employee at bci. The management and staff were very clique-y. Management tried pushing staff out by reducing hours, staff tried pushing staff out by making up rumors and lies and reporting staff on false claims. When staff would leave the management would tell staff false reasons why they left and "talk smack" about the staff. The female managers were flirtatious with the male staff and favored them. They played favorites. I was full time so I paid full time benefit premiums and my hours reduced each week so that favored employees could get more hours. They continued hiring new staff when senior full time staff were working 5 to 15 hours a week. The BCBA's that didn't play favorites were also pushed out by a reduction of clients. When I requested hours they claimed they had none. But new staff (2-6 a month) started monthly. The workplace drama and clique-y vibe made it uncomfortable to be there. Even if I approached management and BCBA's to say hello or ask for help they would roll their eyes or walk away and act if I didn't exist. I had no write ups and did my job exactly how trained and because I didn't fit the looks or personality (or gender) of the favored staff they refused to give me the hours of a full time staff (even though that was my employment status for the past 12 months)

Supervisors never come when they say they will and don’t explain programming well. Company will make you drive over 1 hour at times from your house for a 2 hour session without mileage reimbursement unless it’s between clients, but even then it’s not enough with rising gas prices. They won’t let you refuse a kid due to distance. There is no pay if clients cancel even if it’s last minute, and you are not allowed to go to the center to do work to make up for it unless you were already there or they call you in to cover another kid which isn’t always a guarantee. The kids aren’t too bad but you can get a difficult one with violent behaviors at times so you need to have a lot of patience. Cancellations now affect your full time or part time status, as you need to work at least 30 hrs per week to be full time. If kids frequently cancel resulting in less hours, you can be stripped of your full time status and no longer receive full time benefits. It’s a frustrating environment with little reward for employees. The only way to advance is to become a supervisor which requires a masters degree. Tuition reimbursement is offered but you are contracted to work for the company for 2 years prior to passing board exams and graduation.

I’ve had the opportunity to work at BCI for over 8 years, and during that time, I’ve advanced through four different roles within the organization. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is the consistent opportunity for growth and professional development. The company truly invests in its employees and supports career progression.

BCI’s affiliation with LEARN Behavioral is another major strength. It provides access to a wide range of valuable resources, training tools, and comprehensive benefits that are typically found in much larger organizations. At the same time, BCI maintains the close-knit, supportive culture of a smaller company at the regional level. This unique combination allows you to feel connected and supported locally, while benefiting from the broader infrastructure and opportunities that come with being part of a national organization.

Overall, working at BCI has been a fulfilling experience, and I’m grateful for the growth, support, and sense of community I’ve found here.

They acquired the small company I worked at. We were no longer reimbursed for less than 24 hour client cancellations and we are forced to use our PTO for it. So if you have unreliable clients or some there are health issues or anything else that may cause frequent cancellations. They promise full time hours but neglect to tell you that they are not guaranteed and you are not reimbursed and risk losing benefits as a result if they cant fill your space with a new client. Management is slow to get back to you about important topics and really doesn't seem to care about what is going with employees. At first they put on a big presentation and talk about how much they care about their employees, but if you aren't in upper level management, responses concerns and question are delayed or ignored until you send multiple emails or make multiple phone calls. This is an example of a large company buying smaller companies and leaving them without any support or any sense of care. It's is all about the money.

Working at BCI is a great entry level job especially for Psychology college graduates. While the pay is indeed competitive, if you're part time, you only get sick time, no benefits, no paid time off. The kids though make the job worth the while, sometimes you get so stressed out you want to run out and scream!!! There are good days and then bad days. Now, to the main part, THIS JOB IF PART-TIME IS NOT FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS RESPONSIBILITIES/BILLS TO PAY!! Don't waste your time, look for something more stable. Sometimes, you drive all the way to the clients for them to cancel on you. If you didn't know they pay you for an hour but that means nothing for the wasted time, gas and mileage on car. If part-time, you can make up hours by covering other shifts, but that isn't guaranteed. IF YOU HAVE BILLS TO PAY, RUNN FROM THIS JOB. It'll only leave you desperate and anxious. Only accept this job if full time salaried/hourly. Besides that It is a complete joke.

BCI employs several highly skilled and dedicated BCBAs; however, there are concerns regarding management practices and organizational priorities. The current approach appears to focus primarily on maximizing caseloads rather than maintaining manageable and effective case distribution. Additionally, BCBAs are limited in the range of ABA services they can provide due to the lack of appropriate resources, such as sensory rooms, assessment spaces, and suitable materials for older clients.

Management has also demonstrated a pattern of micromanagement and inconsistency in enforcing policies. Expectations set for staff are not always modeled by leadership, which contributes to frustration and reduced morale. Furthermore, the new director appears to struggle with maintaining professional objectivity, as emotional responses at times influence decision-making and interactions with staff. These fluctuations in demeanor—from upbeat to reactive—can create an unpredictable work environment that impacts team cohesion and performance..

I started here and was given a family who lived 45 minutes away. The clients constantly cancelled last minute, then dropped my 3 weekly sessions to two. This means my pay was cut for the foreseeable future. I had no BCBA contact info to connect with when having concerns, ideas, or questions. I met her my very first session and then didn’t see her again (I worked here for only two months before I had enough) she made me feel uncomfortable and borderline dumb on this one occasion. The training was awful. The online part was fine, but when sent in (all the way in Worcester, an hour away from me) for in person training, no one knew why I was there or had been expecting me, along with the two other new hires that had come as well. The paperwork process when hired was nothing more than a cluster. I was bounced around to different people, none of whom seemed to communicate with one another.  Incredibly frustrating to say the least. I would not recommend this company to anyone.

Clinical director-level management ran off multiple good BTs while I worked there. This left me in a situation multiple times where families were upset because staff resigned or were let go while the family and I were happy with staff performance. There is enough BT turnover in this field generally that having management who made this situation worse was frustrating. I would not recommend being a BT at this company because based on my experience, being good at your job does not give you job security here.

There was a good amount of BCBA turnover as well.

Also, on the topic of bonuses, I did not receive a bonus I should have received for recruiting a staff member. Clinical Director-Level Management was aware I recruited the member and paperwork filled out by the member indicated I recruited them, yet the bonus was never delivered according to my records. The company advertises this bonus in recruiting and uses it as a pro for why you should work there which is why this is relevant.

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