Certifynd ABA

Autism Spectrum Therapies - HQ

place Burbank, CA 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Gryphon Investors (via LEARN Behavioral; previously LLR Partners))

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 Gryphon Investors through LEARN Behavioral parent
flagPAGA class action lawsuit settled May 2024 ($325k, wage and hour violations, 2,457 employees)
flagBBB C+ rating; failed to respond to at least 1 complaint
flagBHCOE accreditation expired July 2025 (not renewed)
flagBenefits reductions reported (401k match removal, sick time absorbed into PTO)

Legal Issues

gavelJasmin Gonzalez v. Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC and Learn-It Systems, LLC — PAGA lawsuit, CA Labor Code violations, settled May 2024 for $325,000 (case CIVSB2206648)

Ethical Concerns

policyBHCOE accreditation lapsed — quality standards no longer externally verified
BBB RatingC+

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.4

out of 10

Management5.5
Culture6.2
Flexibility6.5
Compensation5.0
Career Development6.2
Work Environment6.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Fulfilling mission working with children on the spectrum
  • add_circle Supportive BCBAs and clinical supervisors at many locations
  • add_circle Thorough 3-week paid training program
  • add_circle Compensation for client cancellations and drive time
  • add_circle Frequent pay raises and overtime opportunities

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Management accessibility and inconsistency across supervisors
  • remove_circle Removal of 401(k) matching and consolidation of sick time into PTO
  • remove_circle Disorganized communication about client cancellations and schedule changes
  • remove_circle Favoritism in advancement rather than merit-based promotion
  • remove_circle Inconsistent hours depending on client schedules and cancellations