behavior technician

autism support professional

assistant

entry level technician

autism support technician

Opya, Inc.

What is the best part of working at the company?
One of the best parts about working at Opya is the flexibility to work from home, which supports a healthy work-life balance. I also find it incredibly meaningful to recruit dedicated professionals who help ensure that families with children on the autism spectrum receive the highest quality care.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No, I didn’t find the job stressful overall. The work was meaningful and well-supported, and while there were occasional challenges, they were manageable and part of a rewarding experience.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment at Opya was initially mission-driven and collaborative, with a strong focus on supporting families and children on the autism spectrum. The culture promoted flexibility, empathy, and teamwork, and there was a clear commitment to delivering high-quality care. However, when there was a change in leadership, the culture began to shift. Communication became less transparent, and there was a noticeable decline in quality and consistency across departments. The supportive atmosphere that once defined the organization started to fade, impacting both employee morale and service delivery.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?

A typical day involved managing full-cycle recruitment for clinical and administrative roles, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers. I spent time updating job postings, tracking applicants through the ATS, and ensuring compliance with hiring requirements such as credential verification and background checks. There was also regular communication with candidates, HR, and onboarding teams to ensure a smooth hiring process. While the day-to-day tasks were fast-paced, the work was meaningful, especially knowing we were helping families access quality autism care.

A typical day at work - 
1) Admin work consists of scheduling items, email correspondences, tracking productivity hours to meet billable expectations, non-billable tasks for Magellan clients, consult with managers, competency tasks/projects, professional development training, etc.
2) Indirect work consists of report writing, data analysis, treatment fidelity checks, creating treatment programs materials, treatment success plan, etc.) 
3) Direct work consists of overlapping with RBT/BTs, covering BT sessions due to cancelations or GAP hours, family training, observations and collaborating with other service providers.

what you have learned - Learning and becoming a better clinician and thriving for clinical excellence as a team. 

management - 1) fantastic to work with, excellent leadership and role models and a supportive team.
2) receptive to employee's feedback and value the work that we do.

workplace culture - friendly and positive work environment, flexible scheduling, management does not micromanage employees, happy hours, team-building events, remote days, excellent benefits and perks, PTOs, holiday pays, etc.

the hardest part of the job - 1) Shortage of BTs providing direct care to families to fulfilled weekly authorization hours, 2) majority of the clients are all in the afternoons instead of the morning, 3) no indirect hours for Magellan clients, so a lot of work done for these clients are non-billable.

the best part of the job - excellent colleagues who shared the same vision and value, seeing how far 
the company has grown over the past three years, making a socially significant impact on the families we served.

I had no experience with ABA but ever since Opya bought the clinic that I worked at, everything changed. They cut my hours drastically from 25 hours to 10 hours. Realistically, who's going to live with those types of hours, especially in Los Angeles. They scheduled me to go to work multiple times a week for 3 hours or less which is ridiculous; even retail jobs schedule you for at least 4-hour shifts. Also, we were constantly asked to do training which isn't the problem, the problem is that they don't pay you all of the hours that the training requires. I was even told by parents that they were concerned by these changes and all I could just say is "you can talk to my supervisor or reach out to HR". You would think a company that specializes in ABA would have "empathy" and care for their employees and clients, but like every other big company, they're just greedy, even to the point where they cancelled my PTO after I quit because a family member passed away.  I was proud of the progress my clients were making but the pay, stress, and hours were not worth it. I often had to mentally prepare myself before clocking in. All I have to say is that after these changes came into place, 5 people quit at the same time. 

The training itself, which was approximately 3 weeks, was fun and engaging. Training consists of powerpoint presentations, tests, and hands on training. It's basically a classroom style learning environment. On the last week of training, you get to have 3 shadow sessions before. you go out onto the field by yourself.

The best part about the job was being able to meet different clients. The clients that I had were fun and the parents were very helpful/understanding that I was new to the field. 

The only con that I could think of was the miscommunication. Upon getting hired, you get to choose the region of where you would like to work and the amount of hours. While everyone in my group was assigned their given regions, I was sent to a completely different part of the Bay Area and was told to deal with it. There were numerous occasions where I had a question in regards to a client or plan set up but I wouldn't hear back from anyone at all despite repeated attempts to get into contact.

Overall though, the training was very knowledgable and I was able to learn a lot about the field. Even though I had cons with miscommunication, I felt comfortable with most of my peers.

Opya is a great place to work provided you are prepared to work in the field of ABA therapy. I went into this job with absolutely no relevant experience. My training was paid for, as was my certification. I was able to attain my RBT certification within two months, which is excellent as I received a generous raise upon completing my certification. I've found my supervisor helpful and easy to talk to. The workplace culture is excellent, I've received a great deal of support, from additional training when requested, to positive feedback when deserved. The biggest downside to the position is scheduling; by the nature of the job, schedules can be somewhat rocky. The way it works is you give Opya an availability window. The more availability you give, the more shifts you can get, but the less free time you have. Sometimes you end up with just one 90 minute session in a whole day which is somewhat frustrating. That said, as long as you're prepared and willing to be a BT, I think Opya is a great place to work.

While working at Opya I have learned a ton. I not only have I learned how to work effectively with clients, but about myself. I have learned patients and my communication skills have grown. A typical day entails driving to clients, having one-on-one sessions, group sessions and even school session, eating on the go, and figuring out how to go from a 3-year-old to a 10 year-old with different needs in 30 minutes. The work environment is great. The BT's are all there for one another and have really made working here worth while.  The hardest part of the job is maintaining your work/life balance. Maintaining a healthy state of mind while working with some of the most challenging cases, patients and not taking the work home with you. The best part of the job is getting to help the clients grow and learn, unlocking their full potential.

Working at Opya is great. I get to work with an amazing team of collaborative, friendly people who are passionate about their work, positively impacting the Autism community.

Career development is placed at the forefront of the employee experience, with skills development training & certification provided for all employees. Career development pathways clearly communicated and individual career goals are supported by supervisors.

The work environment is fast-paced, as you'd expect from any startup, but the company's productivity expectations allow for a good home-work life balance. Company leadership focuses on the wellbeing of their employees, promoting self-care, healthy work habits and providing an increasing number of perks around the office.

This company has everything you need to advance your career and continue your education in the ABA field. Upper management is extremely supportive! Operations and scheduling are amazing! They provide you with materials so you do not need to use your own when conducting sessions or taking data. Many ways to move up within the company. Culture is amazing and diverse. Overall, the entire company is great and everyone is supportive and friendly and want to help you succeed at Opya as well as having a good work/life balance! 

I am delighted to be a member of the Opya Team; everyone works together to achieve a common objective, and Opya is a fantastic place to work! I feel well supported by the staff, and it’s evident that everyone is passionate about providing excellent ABA services to their clients. I appreciate that I can contact the administrative team and BCBAs for assistance with any concerns, and that they are capable of handling situation to the best of their abilities. Over the last year and a half, I’ve received more positive feedback back and recognition than anywhere else. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to enter or advance their career in ABA! 

I will say the management team that I directly worked with at Opya was great. They kept me motivated, empathized with my struggles, and gave me grace when needed. However, despite the great benefits, the pay was not worth the chaotic schedules, driving back and forth, and the injuries sustained by clients. When I originally applied for the job I told management that I was only looking to take on no more than 30 hours a week, however the client load I was assigned was more than 40 hours a week. Overall, the mental load this job took on me was far too much for the pay I was given.

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