behavior technician

registered behavior technician

board certified behavior analyst

aba therapist

speech language pathologist

Boston Behavior Learning Centers

When I am providing the services I was hired to provide (supervision, program design and implementation, direct service, parent training, RBT training) I feel excited, energized, and really enjoy that I am able to make meaningful change for my clients, families, and RBTs. One of the greatest parts of BBLC is the caseload size - as a center-based BCBA I only have 5 clients so I am able to provide ample supervision. Data collection and analysis is done via Central Reach which is better than paper data, in my opinion. However, when in meetings or communication with management, things can be really challenging. The pay is not great and on the lower end for the area, and the benefits are pretty bad (healthcare is really expensive, and you only get 10 days PTO/yr in your first two years). There is always conflicting information from management and you will often hear “You should be doing it this way/stop doing that” when you were never told how to do something in the first place. We are on our third HR person in a year. The staff turnover is very high (for RBTs mainly) and this is clearly related to low pay and RBTs in grad programs may have inconsistent opportunities to get unrestricted hours. Management and always being short staffed makes it hard to do the job I’m here to do, but when I can do it effectively it really is wonderful. 

I worked at BBLC for just shy of 7 years, and overall, it was a very positive experience.  I started in an entry-level operations position and was promoted multiple times over the years, eventually serving as a People Operations Specialist.  The company provided opportunities for growth and development, and I always felt that my contributions were recognized.

The team culture was collaborative, and I genuinely respected the people I worked alongside.  Leadership encourages open communication, and I appreciated the focus on organizational effectiveness and clinical excellence.  While no workplace is perfect, I found the environment supportive and professional, and I left on good terms.

Pros:
* Supportive colleagues and leadership
* Strong focus on people and organizational development
* Flexible with time/location

Things to consider:
* If you are new to the workforce, keep in mind it is still a growing organization so do not anticipate every policy/procedure to be written out in stone.

Overall, I would recommend BBLC to anyone looking for a place where they can grow their career, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

The directors there look down upon their employees. Literally workplace bullying. They think that they’re on high horses. The complete opposite of humble. One of them has an unprofessional temper. The other one behaves like she doesn’t want to work with kids because she doesn’t want to ruin her outfit and up-do, and I think she conveniently finds something else to do whenever someone needs assistance with an aggressive or behavioral child because she’s afraid of them. This has been the worst working experience and atmosphere I’ve ever come across. There’s a reason why a bunch of BCBAs and therapists quit within a few months. There are so many ABA providers that are hiring that I wouldn’t even consider them as a last resort. Administration will never communicate back to you either and they don’t have enough clients to fill your schedule. I needed full-time hours and for 7 months I had only 8 hours a week. Bottom line, the Directors and Admin team are awful. Not friendly, condescending, temperamental, and just not very nice humans. They make it very obvious that they think they’re above everyone else because they’re at the top of the food chain. The opposite of down to earth.

I have worked in center and home based. I wouldn’t recommend either of these. This is not a place to work if you are a parent/caregiver as well as they are NOT flexible in any shape or form for hours, understaffed, low pay, never positive feedback from bcbas just what you do wrong. The centers are EXTREMELY “clicky” so makes it harder to feel any ounce of welcome. Forget it if your sick and you miss a few days when you come back everyone just stares at you and feel judged for missing work because there isn’t enough staff. The home based is a hit or miss I went from 60 hrs every two weeks to only getting 24 for TWO WEEKS total when promised it would be the same hours. I have not been happy working this job in some time there needs to be more help and guidance and the compensation just is not great at all.

You get breaks but you can waive your lunch but when you do want a break it’s denied due to signing the waiver when you should be allowed one when asked for one.

I worked as a Behavioral Technician at BBLC, and it was truly a life-changing experience. The supervisors were incredibly supportive, provided comprehensive ABA training, and were always available to answer questions and offer guidance, so I always felt confident and prepared. One of the most rewarding aspects of the job was having direct interaction with both clients and their families. I truly got to know the people I was working with on a personal level. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work with children from diverse backgrounds, which made the work even more meaningful, especially for someone passionate about reaching underserved communities. The team’s dedication to delivering individualized, high-quality, and attentive care really was evident every single day. Overall, BBLC genuinely celebrates every bit of client progress, and it was an absolute honor to play a small role in the work they do.

BBLC sells a really good dream about caring for their staff, helping the clients, and wanting to see their staff succeed. But most of it is not true. The BCBAs barely show up, if ever, to a supervision session in which they are supposed to help the RBTs with any problems that they may have with the clients. They will also tell you/approve of your time off but when it actually comes time to getting paid for that time off, you aren't getting paid and they leave that part out until its way too late. Two of my clients were so aggressive and I received so little support from either supervisor that I would often god home covered in scratches, bruises, and crying. They do not pay enough to be treated like this. The RBTs are the ones busting their butts for this company and are treated like a nuisance. It was a very disappointing job. 

I would recommend working here for anyone who has a strong passion for working with children on the spectrum. Also for anyone who wants to grow in the field of applied behavior analysis. Great pay and good hours not much to complain about when it comes to case loads and compensation. Human Resources are very respondent and will work with you to sort out any issues. My advise is to speak up sooner rather than later if any issues occur because they are more than happy to help. They have three different locations and also offer homebased services for anyone who prefers that. Technology advanced (use tablets and not just paper data). 

22 people left this job at East Providence as a RBT within a year. 22. One of my first days of orientation an employee said how happy they are to train us because it's a "high turnover job". Not what you want to hear at orientation, but this is some information I wish I'd had or heeded before starting to work at BBLC.

The staff themselves are amazing. I learned so much from them and felt genuinely supported by them.

Management is terrible. The nicer they act the more they are masking their authentic selves which they will definitely show you. They're not to be trusted & seem more willing to tell you what is going wrong versus what is going right.

They always observe you and write performance
reviews but never share with you what they're writing.  I taught for over 10 years and every observation was shared with you and discussed so you knew what to keep doing and areas of growth.

A typical day involves working one-on-one with clients to help them reach their behavioral and developmental goals. I’ve learned valuable skills in communication, patience, and applying ABA strategies effectively. The BCBAs are very supportive, approachable, and provide helpful feedback, which makes the management strong. The workplace culture is collaborative and focused on client success, which creates a positive environment. The hardest part of the job can be managing challenging behaviors in the moment, but the training and support make it manageable. The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing clients make progress, no matter how small, it’s incredibly fulfilling to know the work you do makes a real difference.

RBTs at this company are educated and experienced in the field whereas other companies may accept no relevant experience from staff. If you are pursuing relevant education this may be equivalent, but overall the care for clients is from more qualified staff. This also means having more support and training from staff who know what they are talking about. The starting pay is the highest that I have seen in the MA/RI area for similar positions, and the company compensates for client cancellations that are less than 24 hours in advance. Admin and clinicians can be stretched a bit thin as the company continues to grow, but once staffing is secure the support and day to day workload is reasonable. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Behavior technician 76 salaries reported	$26.74 per hour
Registered behavior technician 11 salaries reported	$26.36 per hour
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Aba therapist 23 salaries reported	$29.28 per hour
Speech language pathologist 4 salaries reported	$72,500 per year

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