behavior technician

board certified behavior analyst

registered behavior technician

director of operations

clinical director

Inner Circle Autism Network

My experience with the company started out positively, and I truly valued many of the relationships I built with staff and clients throughout my time there. However, over time, concerns began to outweigh the positives. One of the biggest challenges I observed was the lack of diversity within staff leadership, which did not always reflect the families and communities being served. Along with this, there appeared to be limited cultural awareness and training opportunities that could have strengthened both staff support and client care.

I also found the frequent policy changes to be frustrating, as many seemed to primarily benefit BCBAs and clinic leadership rather than frontline staff such as RBTs. While management would often listen during meetings, meaningful change rarely followed, which at times left me feeling unheard and undervalued by corporate leadership. The company culture often seemed more focused on supporting leadership roles than investing in the growth and well-being of RBTs.

As someone who was actively considering pursuing a BCBA role, this experience impacted my perspective significantly. I realized I would prefer to grow into that role within a company that truly valued and supported me as an RBT first, rather than only recognizing my worth after advancing professionally.

Additionally, I found the amount of workplace gossip from clinic leadership regarding staff and, at times, clients to be disappointing and unprofessional. Despite these concerns, I did appreciate the connections I made and the meaningful work being done with clients. I simply wish there had been stronger support systems, professionalism, and advocacy for RBT staff overall.


Depending on whether you opt in to full time or part time, you come in and wait for your client to be dropped off or transitioned from a previous tech. Start your session, log data, and run targets. I learned a lot about ABA and childhood development though! 

Management is very all over the place, it’s hard to get supervision times with new kids on the client list, and trying to arrange things for your own mental health or disabilities is impossible.

Coworkers are amazing people, dedicated and reliable. They’re friendly and always happy to help where they can, I’ve never felt more comfortable around coworkers!

The hardest part is dealing with being physically aggressed by children and being screamed at, in my opinion. I’ve been hit in the eyes and nose more times than I could count in just a few months, and given lasting headaches on the job because of it. Even if you have an emergency or need to leave because of illness, you will be pointed and reprimanded for absence. Disability accommodation is impossible to receive even after following guidelines. And you’re not allowed to work full time if you have disabilities or regular health appointments.

Getting to make an impact on kids lives and see them graduate the program is beautiful though, these kids are so remarkable and smart and it’s so cool to see them make the progress that they do!

If you enjoy being constantly micromanaged and treated like you're incompetent, then this is the perfect job for you.

One of the BCBAs acted as if she was the only person capable of understanding her clients, despite RBTs working with them directly every single day. No matter how much experience you had with a client, your input was dismissed and your professional judgment wasn't valued.

She would regularly hover over sessions, jump in the second a behavior occurred, tell you everything you were doing was wrong, and take over instead of coaching or supporting you. Rather than helping staff grow, she created an environment where employees felt watched, criticized, and undermined.

The constant need to prove she was the smartest person in the room made it difficult to do your job confidently. Being treated with disrespect on a daily basis quickly destroys morale and creates a toxic work environment.

I expected supervision and guidance. I did not expect to be treated like I was incapable of doing the job I was hired and trained to do.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is the balance between providing high-quality care and feeling supported as a clinician. The team is collaborative, leadership is approachable, and there is a strong focus on ethical ABA, generalization of skills, and meaningful progress for children and families.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Honestly, I haven't encountered any stress this far into the process. I am currently "assigned"/helping with two cases and onboarding a third and the entire process has gone smoothly. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is very collaborative and supportive. Leadership prioritizes ethical, high-quality ABA services and meaningful outcomes for children and families rather than simply maximizing hours. As a BCBA, I appreciate the strong training, clear systems, and team culture that makes it easy to focus on providing great care

Last min schedule changes with no notice, resulting in employees getting points if "late" and at times lunch is pushed back later. Lunches cut from an hour to 30 mins; giving employees hardly any down time to eat and recoup. How do you expect employees to work well if they barely have a breather during the day? Handbook clearly states holiday pay, come to find out NO PAY. AC broke down for a day, promised pay since they had to close that day, never got payed. No accommodations for employees who also have ASD. Pay is extremely low compared to surrounding similar companies. After obtaining RBT license, the raise was 50 CENTS. Not given enough time during the work hours to do notes most days, and if notes are done at home = no pay bc they were not completed during work hours! Over the last 4 months, HUGE turnover rate which reflects horribly on the business. Yet employees are still expected to have top notch performance and be totally fine with all this??? Who could function working for a company like that?

I was very interested in working in ABA, however, this was not a great start. I was thrown in front of a computer in a very cold, windowless room for 6-8 hours for the first two weeks. I was instructed to not take notes by hand, but to use the fill in the blank notes instead because it “takes too long” to write notes to learn very important information regarding being a BT/RBT. I mentioned many times that I also am neurodivergent, and after being told I’d have accommodations for learning the ethics, terms, and methods of being a BT, I was rushed through my training and put on the floor to RUN SESSIONS with clients alone before I was even registered. I had no idea how to handle high behavior clients, or run proper trials. Turnover rate is horrible due to poor management as well. Saw many RBT’s that were very ill, running sessions in close proximity with clients but weren’t allowed to go home or wouldn’t ask due to fear of a strike against them. Low pay for such a high demand job. 

The work you do as an rbt is very rewarding. Management is horrible you will have to constantly fight about schedules and clients. You will have clients you have specifically asked not to have because of high aggression or you will have your clients taken away with no reasoning. The schedules are always changing and never consistent. You will feel heard during meetings and the next week it goes back to how it was. Most of the bcbas are so understanding and try to help. Work life balance is not good. Needing time off is good if you have PTO otherwise  trying to get time off for personal matters is not great. You will be promised raises and bonuses that you never actually get. The turnover rate is terrible. Management does not work with bcbas on which rbt works best with certain clients. Reporting technicians who don’t properly do their job is a joke as nothing ever gets done about it. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
As a company starting out in a new place, there are bumps and bruises along the way. Corporate has been supportive by listening to clinic leadership and modifying the company processes to fit Nebraska needs. All 3 of the Nebraska clinics support each other so very well. Transparency is very apparent from the top down company wide. I feel like I have a voice, autonomy, and support all wrapped up into one! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Again, starting a company in a new place is stressful. However, with support from corporate, and everyone in between, it has been manageable. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is extremely supportive and collaborative.

Being an RBT can definitely be a stressful job at times, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. I really enjoy working here because I feel supported by my team and especially by my Operations Director, who is always there when I need guidance.

One thing I really appreciate is that the company guarantees hours, which gives me stability and peace of mind. The mission of making a difference in our clients lives is something I truly believe in, and I see it in action every day.

It’s clear that this company genuinely cares about its employees and is always trying to improve so we feel taken care of and valued. That makes a big difference in a role like 

I’ve been with the company for three months as an Operations Director, and my experience has been very positive. Leadership is supportive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in employee success. The culture is people-first, inclusive, and built on respect at every level. The company’s values strongly align with my own—treating employees and clients with care, professionalism, and empathy. I feel supported and set up for long-term success here.

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