Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagPE-backed: Gryphon Investors acquired majority stake in parent company LEARN Behavioral in 2019
flagPAGA class action lawsuit (Gonzalez v. AST, 2022) settled for $325,000 in 2024 — covered 2,457 employees, alleged wage/hour violations
flagBBB rating C+ with 1 unanswered complaint (Burbank, CA headquarters)
flagBHCOE accreditation expired 07/2025 at multiple locations
Legal Issues
gavelPAGA lawsuit: Jasmin Gonzalez v. Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC and Learn-It Systems, LLC (Case CIVSB2206648) — filed March 2022, settled May 2024 for $325,000 total; covered 2,457 employees across 74,338 work weeks for alleged California Labor Code violations
Ethical Concerns
policyEmployee reviews note favoritism in advancement decisions and inconsistent management practices
BBB RatingC+
Employee Sentiment
6.2
out of 10
Management3.4
Culture3.5
Flexibility3.0
Compensation3.2
Career Development3.1
Work Environment3.5
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Meaningful, rewarding work with children on the autism spectrum
- add_circle Thorough paid onboarding (60 hours) and ongoing training opportunities
- add_circle Supportive coworkers and team culture at the local level
- add_circle Clear career advancement pathway from BT to Senior Behavior Specialist
- add_circle Strong organizational infrastructure as part of LEARN Behavioral network
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Inconsistent scheduling — hours depend on client cancellations, making part-time roles unreliable
- remove_circle Management quality varies significantly by regional office and supervisor
- remove_circle Low compensation relative to job demands and cost-of-living (especially in WA)
- remove_circle Communication gaps — staff not notified of cancellations or schedule changes in timely manner
- remove_circle Advancement perceived as based on favoritism rather than performance