registered behavior technician

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Pediaplex

PP honesty has a nice facility and the other BT/RBTs are genuinely nice and helpful. However, management literally doesn’t care for their therapists at all. I worked at PP for over a year to gain experience and to get the RBT certification. The only things enjoyable about this facility are the coworkers and children. Scheduling was always a mess. They would call you out unexpectedly and also call you in unexpectedly and reduce your hours. They give most of their hours to the veteran employees. Out of their many BCBAs, two of them were genuinely helpful and out of those two, only one was genuinely nice and eager to help out the behaviour therapists. The head BCBA of the department will seem very nice and pleasant at first, but she is condescending and rude after a while. At the clinic, the management has favourites and if you’re not one of the favourites then you’re not treated equal. They pay you based on sessions rather than hours, so if your kiddo goes home, management sends you home instead of offering to help out in the clinic. They only give a raise when you get your RBT, which in total is 15$ per “hour” (session). You do not get paid on holidays or when the clinic has to close. They pay their BCBAs per salary, so they’re taken cared of on holidays and unexpected closed days. You have to buy your uniform from them, which some of the prices are ridiculous. They made everyone in the clinic take off face masks even though that was a violation of OSHA law when hand foot and mouth was going around the clinic. It seems like a great place to work at in the beginning, but slowly you start to loathe the place, which is very sad because the owner is extremely nice and wants the best for everyone, however the current management is ruining her business. This is a genuine review from someone who worked their for over a year and was dedicated to helping out the children.

I have enjoyed working at PediaPlex the past two years. They have a great and in depth training program compared to other ABA facilities. The nature of this type of job is difficult, but PediaPlex does its best to help support its workers. They focus on employees supporting and helping others out which is important with a job like this. The kids are adorable and everyone there truly wants the best for them. I have been able to gain experience in many different positions at PediaPlex and have grown in my leadership skills. I have also become interested in pursuing further education in the field from working here and everyone has been super supportive of this goal and helped me along the way. Sometimes the schedule gets chaotic, but that has to do more with employees calling out or clients getting sick rather than a management meeting. We used to have a 401k match benefit which I still wish was in place. If you are full time you can accrue PTO even if you are hourly which is nice. The vision for the culture is great, sometimes individual people will cause issues, but if you communicate with a supervisor they are able to help resolve this issue. Our supervisors have checked in with us to see how we are doing and make sure that we are taking care of ourselves outside of work. Working in ABA is definitely a difficult field, but PediaPlex is a great and supportive work environment for a job that is rewarding but difficult. 

I worked at Pediaplex during the summer months. I initially applied for a different position, not ABA, and I was told that I would have the opportunity to move into the other position- but I was never allowed to advance from ABA into a different discipline. Generally, I found the days very long and sometimes quite hard. Pediaplex hires many young people during the summer, usually college students who are only looking for summer money. I enjoyed the job, but it was hard working with others who would complain about the clients and not do their jobs properly. A typical day would be starting at 8:30 we sign in, and begin filling out the day sheets for the client we were assigned to work with for the day. Next, the clients arrive, and we immediately begin the ABA therapy. This job can be difficult if you are not able to stay organized and on task. All employees have 30 minutes for lunch, then we go back to therapy. The full-day clients leave around 4-4:30, and then the after school clients arrive. We being ABA with them until 6:00. Then we clean the building and put everything away for the following day. Honestly, it was very exhausting, and I would not recommend this job to anyone whose heart is not in it for the kids. 


Working a behavior therapist/RBT is a very rewarding job. The kids are amazing and it so wonderful to see them grow and learn. A lot of the management is kind and understanding of schedules. However, the job description on websites like Indeed says the pay is $17-$20 per hour, which is not true. It is $14 until you get your RBT certification, then it is $15. As far as I've seen, there is no room for growth or moving up. Some employees there have asked management about growth opportunities but received vague answers that never lead to anything. 
There is a high employment turnaround because the pay is not very competitive, and communication is lacking in many areas. I also think there should be more consideration of employee's mental wellbeing, because the job is mentally and physically taxing and stressful at times, but there has been very little discussion on the topic. 

I started at PediaPlex last June as an ABA therapist.  Not only is the work environment pleasant the staff amazing, but the best part of the job is seeing improvement in children.  After working one-on-one with a child for a few weeks, you will start to notice that they begin to pick up on programs.  I have to say the feeling of knowing you were a positive light in the life of a child with autism is the most rewarding, priceless feeling.  The PediaPlex staff is well-trained and knowledgeable.  They are there to help and support each therapist in anyway possible.  They are understanding and are flexible in working with employees and their schedules.  In addition, the owner of PediaPlex has a heart of gold! The building is decorated so well and it really does make a difference in the way work feels for an employee and the way therapy feels for a child.  She is joy and cares for all of the employees.  She will go way out of her way to do something for any one of her employees.  This place is awesome!

I started at PediaPlex last summer and I am beyond grateful for having such an opportunity. Not only is the staff great, but the children are as well. Their is so much support given to staff and parents that walk through those doors. As a future teacher, the valuable lessons taught to me and the experience I gained is much more than any classroom could have prepared me for. The BCBAs, therapists, and even my fellow coworkers, were so open to answering my constant questions and were always whiling to help me in order to meet the clients needs efficiently. Now like any other job, their are challenges and obstacles, but with the staff and owner of PediaPlex I could overcome them with ease. I am currently finishing school, but I cannot wait to return to work and continue learning and challenging myself with new tasks everyday.  PediaPlex is definitely a chance of a lifetime and it has made me a better teacher than I could've ever imagined!

I worked at PediaPlex over the summer as an RBT. The pay is not bad, and was told I would get a raise once I passed my exam. After working at other ABA clinics, I have realized that I do not love the way the PediaPlex BCBA's treat their clients. It seemed to be very old-school ABA (especially HEAVY on the DTT and constantly using essentials such as the client's personal lunch for reinforcement... excessive edible reinforcement makes me very uncomfortable). As a new employee, I was never guaranteed 40 hours a week. For example, if a senior RBT's client was absent one week, they would just give my client to that person and I would have no clients for several days. If your client is out, they really have no additional work for you to do to guarantee your hours. As a new RBT, I felt like the training was pretty adequate compared to other clinics. Lunch was usually 30 minutes. My coworkers were very nice. Overall it was meh. 

This company is honestly a really good place to work. You can tell the owner cares about her company by how decked out the rooms at every clinic are, and the way she goes out of her way to help/support her staff. The clinic culture itself is very welcoming and there is a strong team environment. If it's growth you're looking for, the company is expanding and adding new clinics, so there is no shortage of growth opportunities. That being said, the pay is also considered at or above industry average, with the opportunity for bonuses, if you are one to overachieve. Overall, highly recommend this company.

PediaPlex is a great place to get your foot in the door working with children that have intellectual differences. Management, work hours, and employees that are hired are all factors that made it a difficult place to want to keep working at. Hours were never "set-in-stone," and this was mainly because clients would be given to other staff without explanation. One location has 2 BCBA's and 1 BCaBA, while the other has 1 BCBA and 0 BCaBA'a. It is unfortunate that inadequate training is offered for new employees, which often created a stressful environment. From this experience, I've learned that its okay to say "no" in regards to being asked to come in to work when your availability does not allow, or asking you to come back after you have already left. I wish I would've used my "no" more effectively.

While the BCBAs and RBTs at this company are dedicated and genuinely care about their client's success, upper management does not share the same values. The company’s owner prioritizes profits over truly helping clients through ABA, which is disappointing.
The BCBAs and RBTs are the backbone of effective ABA therapy, yet they receive little appreciation. Instead of fostering a positive work environment, management tends to belittle and talk down to employees, especially those who are new. The lack of genuine leadership and respect for staff makes this a difficult place to grow professionally.
If you’re looking for a supportive team at the peer level, you will find that here. However, be prepared for poor management and a leadership team that values money over mission.

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Registered behavior technician 57 salaries reported	$18.34 per hour
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