Certifynd ABA

Total Spectrum - Novel Responses

place Portage, MI 201-500 employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Gryphon Investors (via parent 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

flagPrivate-equity backed via parent LEARN Behavioral (Gryphon Investors)
flagMultiple PE ownership changes over the past 15 years (most recently LLR Partners to Gryphon Investors)
flagBHCOE accreditation lapsed (expired 07/15/2025) for the Portage, MI (Novel Responses) location
flagEmployee reviews cite weak job security/advancement (2.0/5 on Indeed) and inconsistent client hours
BBB RatingNot Rated / Not BBB Accredited (Michigan entity not found in BBB directory)

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.0

out of 10

Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0
Career Development7.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Supportive, appreciative coworkers
  • add_circle Strong paid training program for new technicians
  • add_circle Flexible scheduling and time-off requests
  • add_circle Clear sense of mission/purpose
  • add_circle Culture rated relatively well overall (3.7/5)

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Inconsistent/insufficient client hours affecting income stability
  • remove_circle Limited BCBA supervisory support for technicians
  • remove_circle Favoritism and cliquey culture among some management
  • remove_circle Weak job security and advancement (lowest-rated subcategory on Indeed)
  • remove_circle Technicians must provide their own transportation between client visits