Certifynd ABA

Attain ABA

place Washington, DC 500+ employees

warning

This company is backed by private equity (Unknown (suspected PE involvement; Attain ABA acquired Kadiant, formerly backed by TPG Capital and Vida Ventures; at least one employee review describes the company as a 'deeply unethical Private Equity mess'))

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

flagSuspected private equity involvement (Kadiant acquisition history; multiple employee references to PE pressure)
flagEmployee complaints of racial discrimination and management bias
flagLeadership described as disconnected from day-to-day service delivery
flagHigh turnover and caseload instability reported at some locations

Ethical Concerns

policyMultiple Glassdoor and Indeed reviews cite racial discrimination and management favoritism toward BCBAs over RBTs
policyAt least one review labels the company a 'deeply unethical Private Equity mess'
BBB RatingA-

psychology Employee Sentiment

7.0

out of 10

Management6.5
Culture7.5
Flexibility8.5
Compensation7.5
Career Development7.0
Work Environment7.5

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Flexible scheduling with Flex and Max track options for BCBAs
  • add_circle Supportive immediate supervisors and BCBA team leads
  • add_circle Competitive pay relative to local market
  • add_circle Meaningful and purpose-driven work with autistic clients
  • add_circle Free CEU library and professional development opportunities

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Management inconsistency and lack of accountability across locations
  • remove_circle Racial discrimination complaints and management bias toward clinical staff over RBTs
  • remove_circle Poor communication between field staff and corporate leadership
  • remove_circle High turnover and unstable caseloads at some locations
  • remove_circle Insufficient training for high-need or complex client assignments