Certifynd ABA

Autism Learning Collaborative

place Saint Peters, MO 201-500 employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Havencrest Capital Management (via Apara Autism Centers))

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 via Havencrest Capital (Apara Autism Centers parent)
flagReports of billable-hour pressure prioritizing profit
flagAcquired in 2023 — integration/operational changes ongoing

Ethical Concerns

policyBCBA reviews mention being asked to meet billable minimums for clients where additional hours were not clinically warranted
BBB RatingNot listed

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.0

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Working with the children and witnessing their growth
  • add_circle Supportive local team culture
  • add_circle Approachable management at some clinics
  • add_circle Manageable caseload at some sites

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Pressure to meet billable minimums over client welfare
  • remove_circle Inconsistent management across locations
  • remove_circle High health insurance premiums relative to wages
  • remove_circle Limited advancement opportunities and small raise structure
  • remove_circle Insufficient training for new hires