Certifynd ABA

ABS Kids (Formerly Alternative Behavior Strategies)

place Salt Lake City, UT 500+ employees

warning

This company is backed by private equity (Petra Capital Partners, MMC Health Services (2017), Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed by Petra Capital Partners, MMC Health Services, and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
flagBBB: Not accredited, failed to respond to at least 1 complaint
flagBBB billing complaints — delayed notification of insurance limits, difficulty reaching billing dept
flagBBB service complaint — promised ASL interpreter for Deaf client not provided
flagEmployee reviews cite systematic pay concerns and undelivered raise promises

Ethical Concerns

policyFailure to provide promised accessibility services (ASL interpreter)
policySystematic undelivered raise promises per employee reviews
BBB RatingNot rated

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.4

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Good RBT-to-BCBA career pathway
  • add_circle Solid training programs
  • add_circle Competitive bonus structure
  • add_circle Tuition assistance available
  • add_circle Meaningful work with children

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Pay below market rate compared to competitors
  • remove_circle Client cancellations result in lost hours with no backup
  • remove_circle Promised raises after RBT certification not delivered
  • remove_circle High turnover
  • remove_circle Management quality varies significantly by location (Charlotte notably poor)