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I have been in the ABA field for almost a decade. Before there was an RBT certification, I was a technician and have been a BCBA for 4 years. All that to say, I have worked in various environments and for a variety of ABA companies. EBH is the only ABA company I have worked for that I foresee remaining with for longer than 1 year. EBH truly believes in work-life balance with its M-F, 8-4 workweek schedule, AND actual small caseloads. The maximum number of cases per BCBA is 6, with a 30-hour billable expectation. EBH's executive team is almost all BCBAs. The CEO is constantly looking at the impact of business decisions on patient outcomes and quality of care. BCBAs have a voice at EBH! Other big companies (ABC, Blue Sprig, Behavioral Innovations) do not have BCBAs in leadership positions that can make a difference. This is because they organize the organization to have the business admin/managers consistently above BCBAs, CDs, or RCDs, which results in business over the quality of care. EBH also has a whole department dedicated to clinical quality. The Clinical Quality Department is also frequently involved in decisions/changes the company wants to make to ensure patients and staff always come first. If you look at ABC, Blue Sprig, or BI, you'll notice that level of support is missing. Just come to EBH and see the difference! These other ABA companies have nothing on EBH!

I began my time here with high hopes and a genuine passion for the work. Coming from a background in childcare and early education, I was thrilled to join a clinic that initially felt supportive and community-oriented. However, as the clinic grew, the culture shifted significantly and became increasingly hostile.
Favoritism heavily influences scheduling decisions, and the constant, abrupt changes to company policy make it impossible to feel secure in your role. Most concerning is the contradiction regarding professional conduct; while there is a strict policy against gossip, the On-Site Support (OSS) frequently participates in it, creating an uncomfortable and unprofessional atmosphere for the staff. It is deeply disheartening to see a place with such potential prioritize rapid scaling over staff retention. This has resulted in a "revolving door" atmosphere that ultimately fails both the employees and the clients we serve.


Do not work here as a RBT, do not work here as a BCBA. Company underpays you and lacks respect, communication, and HR is NOT here for YOU. There is HUGE PAY GAPS! WAGE GAPS, no equal pay!! 

 While I love my career and I respect my colleagues, the corporate staffs make this place miserable. There is poor lack of communication across all employees and with new and unimproved changes rolling out, the stress falls on the employees to figure out what is going on but nobody is on the same page. EBH likes to give more work and not more pay and WILL take advantage of their employees- after all they are a business about $ and not employees financial needs at the end of the day. With that being said, EBH began to promote pay gaps. They will hire new people with no experience or education but be willing to pay them higher than the compensation band giving to employees who want to grow with the company. After attempting to negotiate my pay, HR’s response, in more professional terms, was that they didn’t really have to pay me for the hours I’m working at all. 

I gave years to this company just to realize I would never come back and work here as a BCBA. This company did not deserve me, my passion for ABA, and it definitely does not deserve you. 

I have had the pleasure of working at EBH for the past 2 years, and it has been an rewarding experience. Since joining the team, I have felt supported, valued, and part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals diagnosed Autism.

One of the standout aspects of working here is the organization’s strong commitment to both patient care and employee well-being. The leadership team fosters an environment where open communication, collaboration, and continuous professional development are prioritized.


The training and development opportunities have been fantastic, allowing me to grow my skills and advance in my career. I am currently enrolled in their flight path  to become certified as a Behavior Analyst. My supervisors take their time to train and help me grow within EBH.  The team goes above and beyond and everyone is willing to lend a hand, share knowledge, and collaborate to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. Overall, working at Empower Behavioral Health has been a highly fulfilling and positive experience. I am grateful for the supportive environment and the opportunity to contribute to a mission that genuinely changes lives.





Working at Empower Behavioral Health as a Registered Behavior Technician in El Paso has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company provides a supportive and collaborative environment that truly prioritizes both client progress and employee growth. The training is thorough, and ongoing supervision ensures that RBTs feel confident and well-equipped in their roles.

What sets Empower apart is their commitment to individualized care and ethical practice. I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with a team of compassionate professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. The leadership is approachable, the work culture is positive, and there’s a genuine sense of purpose in everything we do.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact, I highly recommend Empower Behavioral Health in El Paso.

Empower is a great place to start your career journey in ABA therapy, as they train you, help you study for you RBT State exam and get your hours for your RBT Certification. Plus pay for you to take your state test! This is a rare find these days, as Empower will train you from point A to Z. As you take your journey as an RBT,  there is continued support from Clinical director, BCBAs, OSS, and all the way down to your RBTs that you work with on daily bases. This is a company that wants you to grow with them so they love to promote within so there is a lot of opportunities to enhance your career with Empower. This is a rewarding job as you see your work come to life through the clients you work with. At times to see the rewarding parts of ABA therapy, the journey will be hard but with patients and determination, the journey will be worth it!

The biggest complaint I have is that we are underpaid. Like others have mentioned it doesn't matter if you have a masters or a high school GED since the pay is pretty much the same. There are a lot of changes rolling but most of it is more work but not more pay... they went from not helping the employees who are NOT pursuing a BCBA to punishing those who ARE pursuing a BCBA. They say its to help us get unrestricted hour but it only made it harder and confusing.  Nobody is on the same page and upper management lacks in communication just as much as RBTs/BCBAs with each other.

There is a balance of having a good amount of paid holidays off but low personal days off. The hours given are steady and client cancellations is covered. The lunches are 14 minutes, short and rushed. There is no team building and a lot of employees have bad blood with each other and poor communication, which is expected as more people are hired and nobody really talks to each other or know each other. 

Management is great about work life balance and approving time off. Benefits are pretty terrible, dental only covered 70% and there is no 401k matching.

The good: This company has satisfactory benefits and great holidays & pay. The hours are 7-8 hr work days in the morning,  M-F, with no weekends. Great work/life balance. The clients are great, and co-workers are awesome and helpful. Once upon a time, everybody including admin was like one big family. 
The bad: Something changed in upper management, it seems like the company has gotten greedy. Combine that with all the craziness of the pandemic, and so much has changed for the worse. Us RBTs are sometimes looked down upon, and there is so much favoritism. Communication is at an all time low, we are at a 1 client model, lunches are 15 min long, no support at times from upper management especially once they learn you don't plan to become a BCBA, and it's not a very fun or bright playful environment (we don't even have a full playground with swings). Also, once you hit a certain point, there's a cap on pay. 

The clinic has potential, but the workplace culture undermines it. The environment is highly cliquish, particularly among supervisory and senior staff, creating clear favoritism and inconsistent treatment of technicians. 

Regardless of job performance, there is little grace or support when staff experience personal or emergency situations.

There are serious concerns regarding safety and ethical practice. Both clients and technicians have been placed in situations that feel inadequately supported or unnecessarily risky, and inexperienced technicians are sometimes assigned to challenging cases without sufficient preparation.

Despite these issues, the majority of RBTs are dedicated, compassionate, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the clients. Their commitment to the children is the strongest part of the clinic.

Working at EBH is my first full time job, I couldn’t love it any more, I’m so thankful that they were willing to work with me and provide me with all the resources i needed to pass my RBT exam. I felt confident taking my exam and passed the first time. My workplace is very friendly and I feel we are one big family, everyone gets along so well at the clinic. The hardest part of the job is only being able to treat 2 kids per day, i’d love to treat so many other kiddos and spend time with them but it’s in their best interest for pairing and for a great session. The most enjoyable part of the job is the clients we get to serve, it’s so rewarding to see their progress on daily life actives progress, or in their speech. I believe management is fair, and very open minded and ready to cooperate with the entire team. EBH has truly been a wonderful experience with a lot of learning opportunities and i’ve created such beautiful friendships throughout working here and i can’t wait to keep growing and seeing the clinic grow as one.

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