aba therapist

behavior technician

clinical supervisor

board certified behavior analyst

speech language pathologist

Spectrum Behavioral Therapies

I applied to work here with the intention of learning some behavior management strategies to later on use for my special education classroom. Fast forward almost 4 YEARS LATER, I am still here and left my teaching career to stay in this field to become a future BCBA! THAT is how amazing this company is! 

TRAINING: The training is in constant revision to meet the needs of the employees and based on the feedback from the employees, because they want YOU to be successful and well supported. The new hire training is comprehensive with detailed information to also help you on your RBT exam, while also overlapping with clients to get hands-on practice from the trainings. Even when you’re not a new hire, there is continuous support from the supervisors when you are joining new clients. There are also monthly meetings for the BTs to refresh their skills, because maintenance is also important for the employees!

PAY/GROWTH: Aside from the annual reviews that will depend on your pay increases, SBT wants YOU to grow with them. They recognize potential and will always let you know where you stand with them. There is so much encouragement from the supervisors and directors that they will recommend you to seek more education to GROW. As SBT grows and your BT skills improve, they also have promotional opportunities for their staff (with higher pay)! There are positions like senior BTs to lead in your cases or as a community liaison. 

COMMUNICATION/SUPPORT: Supervisors, admin/schedulers, and even the directors are quick to respond. Their usual response time is within 24 hours, but sometimes within minutes! There are so many other ways that SBT provide staff support like creating program stimuli, how-to documents, posting lesson videos, and detailed program/behavior notes! They provide iPads to easily access the needed information for sessions.

COLLABORATION W/ FAMILIES: What sold me to change my career path was THIS. The expectations that they set for their employees are also similar to the expectations they set with the clients’ families. Having cooperation with the family while also having the family accountable is so important and valued at SBT. They recognize that it is a team effort to INCLUDE the families through treatment and services instead of leaving it all to the BTs or team. I believe this is why we have such great relationships with families that respect our line of work and see continuous progress with our clients. Collaboration with the families include clinic meetings, parent training, their support by providing session materials that are feasible for the families, etc. 

COLLABORATION W/ BTs/SUPERVISORS: In addition to the collaboration with the family, SBT also creates an environment where constructive feedback is constant to let you know where you stand. This means that supervisors are always out to overlap with the BTs to model, update stimuli, and introduce programs WITH the input from BTs. SBT recognizes that it’s the BTs who are with the clients more often and have a better understanding of the client. Therefore, the SBT supervisors are always open to hear what BTs thoughts and ideas are. There are no armchair supervisors here! 

DRIVING: Like most ABA companies, driving to multiple clients a day is necessary and typical. What is different here is that scheduling/admin do their best to assign you to clients who are close to you while still compensating for drive time and mileage. They recognize that BTs should be spending more time with clients instead of driving and sitting through traffic. 

HOURS: Whether you are part time or full time, the Schedulers are ON TOP of full-filling your hours. Cancellations will happen, but Scheduling works hard to reroute you to a fill-in or do some office work. They also hold families accountable if there are too many unexcused cancellations from the clients, because they value your time and want you to get paid!  

This company has made me feel valued as an employee and continues to do so. Highly would recommend more like (ABA) minded people to join this wonderful company! Or even those who are curious and want to know more what effective ABA and teamwork looks like! 

If you want a PROPER introduction to ABA, APPLY HERE. 
If you want to work in a collaborative environment, APPLY HERE. 

I started in ABA about three years ago and cannot express how grateful I am to be working for Spectrum!

Clinical Training:
Spectrum provides excellent clinical training in areas such as: discrete trial training, natural exemplar training, task analyses, reinforcement strategies, token economies, pairing, desensitization training, prompt fading, writing clinically appropriate notes, parent management/training, behavior intervention, and more. 

Supervisors/supervision:
As part of our ongoing training, the BCBAs and supervisors frequently come to our sessions and help us in any way that we need. For example, if you are unsure on how to run a program, the BCBA and supervisor will provide clear instructions on how to present the SD to the client, how to prompt appropriately, what counts as a correct response, and what counts as an incorrect response. In addition, BCBAs and supervisors are dedicated to helping RBTs grow into better clinicians, and happily support your development in the field of ABA!

Coworkers:
Management makes sure to ONLY hire the most professional, positive, intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated applicants. Everyone at Spectrum is wonderful to work with!

Company culture:
By hiring only the best candidates, Spectrum maintains an exceptional level of professionalism and clinical effectiveness that creates an enjoyable work environment.

Scheduling:
Hours are not a problem! Management will accommodate reasonable schedules and provide you with the hours you want!

Pay:
Competitive pay, with annual performance reviews. 

If you are new to ABA:
Don't worry if you've never done ABA! No experience necessary. You get all the training you need before you have your first session alone. The BCBAs and supervisors will always provide ongoing training, so you will always continue to learn more and more!

if you are passionate about learning how to conduct ABA and helping children flourish, then apply!

The typical day here will vary day to day basis. You'll never if the client will have maladaptive behaviors or no maladaptive behaviors. Its not something that I haven't learned in school, but to recall. Each client will have a different type of practice where 2 of them may have the same diagnosis, but same type of practice won't work for both. Sometimes it could be something completely different that will work for one person or just altering just slightly a practice could help. Everyone seems to be on top of their work and seems to enjoy what they are doing. This is especially for me, due to the constant overlaps and frequent changes and/or quick replies from the supervisors. 
The hardest part will probably keeping up with the data due to most of the clients will always keep me on my toes. Whether through eloping, behaviors, just manding/tacting, while trying apply what I've been taught and told to do. Then having to recall what just happened and putting the data in, oh and the end session notes. But I also have terrible memory, so that could be a me problem.
The most enjoyable part is not the get togethers that the company puts together, but more so of someone else acknowledging the clients change. With me being part of that persons team, I will not fully notice or at all. It is more so of someone else pointing it out that'll make me acknowledge the change. 

I have worked for three different ABA companies over the past 8+ years and Spectrum is by far the best. The difference between Spectrum and other companies is that at Spectrum, quality comes first in terms of care for clients, families, and staff. 
 
The training for behavior technicians and supervisors is thorough and ongoing. This shows in the high level of care, great client outcomes, and low turnover of staff. 

At most companies, supervisors see their behavior technicians infrequently; at Spectrum, supervisors are able to see staff at least once per week at overlaps, check-in coffee meetings, trainings, and/or team clinic meetings. As a BCBA, this makes the biggest difference in my day-to-day because I feel able to deliver consistent, quality support to my staff and cases.  At most ABA companies, behavior technicians express feeling alone in the field, but I truly don’t see this at Spectrum because there is so much interaction with supervisors and coworkers. 

The best part of being a BCBA is the ability to help staff grow and help clients learn skills to improve their lives and their families’ lives. At Spectrum, I’m given the tools, small caseload, and support from excellent management to do this multiple times per day. I feel appreciated and valued here and I am compensated well also. Spectrum is the best company I have worked for and I’m incredibly happy and grateful every day!

I have worked at  3 different ABA companies and Spectrum Behavioral Therapies is by far the BEST! No matter how much you enjoy your job, if you do not feel supported or work at a poorly managed workplace, you probably wont want to go to work.  

Management and Communication
Working here for about a year, I can see that management's goal is to provide great service for the clients and also take care of the employees.  I noted that this company was fast paced and that is because the management is always on top of the client's programs.  There are never any delays and the communication between the BTs and the BCBAs is immediate.

I have worked at other companies where it would take them a few days to get back to a text or email.  At Spectrum Behavioral Therapies, they have always responded within the hour, or even minutes.

The BCBAs at this company are probably the greatest I have ever worked with.  The BCBAs are very knowledgeable and come up with the best programs that match the client's needs.  They are easy to communicate with and are very helpful to the Behavioral Technicians.  They provide great feedback and are always open to hear suggestions and concerns.

Typical day at work
Usually sessions are at home but depending on the client, you may be out in the community (school, after school programs, etc)  Anywhere you are with the client, they are constantly learning from you!

Working at Spectrum Behavioral Therapies has been an amazing learning opportunity. As a BCBA at Spectrum, I am given the resources and support necessary for my role and am empowered to support my clients and my staff. Spectrum really value hiring and training high quality behavior therapists, which is a nice change in the field where turnover can be high. The training provided to staff is levels above other ABA companies, and they invest resources into retaining staff, which is nice to see and helps avoid burn out on all levels. In my years in the ABA field, this has been the most enjoyable company I have ever had the pleasure of working for and I plan to spend as long as I can here!

While the standards for all staff are high in terms of providing high quality supervision and direct services, this is what sets Spectrum apart from other ABA companies. Our training here is thorough and Spectrum always ensues that therapists are given proper levels of support based on client need. The executive leadership team goes out into the field in addition to BCBA's to ensure programs are running effectively, which is a huge plus for working here. If you're looking for a company to get your career started as a behavior therapist, or are looking for a company that is willing to invest in your future in the field of ABA, this is the company for you!

I have been with Spectrum Behavioral Therapies for almost 2 years, and the support from supervisors (i.e., BCBAs and Therapist Liaisons) have always been amazing since my first day. They make sure to address your questions and concerns as fast as they can and teach you all different skills such as clinical skills and behavior management to help you succeed as a Behavior Technician. I have learned so much from all the supervisors, and the company provides ongoing trainings quarterly on autism. The coworkers are super friendly and collaborative. I work as a full-time BT with a caseload of 4 clients and my hours are great as the admin team really considers your needs when making your schedule. There are opportunities for career advancement as BTs can work their way up to Therapist Liaison or Assistant Clinical Supervisors, but BCBA is the best option for ABA field for higher pay and a more flexible work schedule. I recommend people who are interested in ABA or autism to work here as you will learn and grow so much!

Spectrum Behavioral Therapies is a special place where those on the spectrum encounter life transformation through people with a heart to serve. The culture set by supervisors who genuinely care for their clients and the BTs creates a positive work environment where everyone collaborates together for the purpose of seeing breakthrough and the realized potential of their clients. 

Having personally witnessed clients learn to advocate for themselves and a voice that otherwise they would not have had, I believe it is an honor and a privilege to work at Spectrum and to have played a part in making a lifelong difference in the lives of those on the spectrum. Though it is a great labor of love, the pros far outweigh the cons if one is able to look beyond themselves, to see that their work has forever changed the trajectory of another's life for good and the chance for a brighter future. 

If that's what you would like to be a part of, come join Spectrum Behavioral Therapies!

SBT is a great place to work, especially if you have a passion for helping children and an interest in special education. The supervisors and overall team are supportive and genuinely care about both staff and clients. One of the standout aspects of working here is the collaborative environment—supervisors are excellent at offering support, whether by showing up themselves or ensuring someone else is available when needed.

The admin team does a good job trying to fill your schedule, but it's important to note that hours can be inconsistent and are heavily dependent on client attendance. There are times when shifts fall through due to cancellations, and backup hours may not always be available. Because of this, many employees hold a second part-time job.

Despite the challenges with scheduling, the job is rewarding. Building rapport with clients and their families and watching kids grow and develop makes the work meaningful. If you’re flexible and truly care about making a difference in the lives of children, SBT is a great place to be.



Working at SBT has been an amazing experience. In terms of companies that care and appreciate your hard work and commitment, this is number one. 

SBT works with families to help their children meet their behavioral therapy needs, and really cares for everyone involved, including the team of staff working with the child.

As a woman-owned business, SBT is a breath of fresh air. As most corporations/companies seem to be more concerned about the bottom line, SBT breaks that mold and puts the wellbeing of their staff at the forefront. Supervisors and administrative staff are very empathetic to life situations, and will be sensitive and understanding.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen skills on professionalism, communication, and empathy while working with clients who are on the autism spectrum and their families. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
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Speech language pathologist 1 salary reported	$75.00 per hour

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