Certifynd ABA

BlueSprig - Tangible Difference Learning Center LLC

place Houston, TX 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts))

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

error High Risk

Risk Flags

flagKKR private-equity ownership since 2018 with an aggressive acquisition/roll-up strategy
flagThe Shape of Behavior (BlueSprig subsidiary, acquired 2018) paid a $2.7M settlement over Tricare billing fraud allegations
flagLawsuit alleging failure to supervise led to abuse of an autistic child at Trumpet Behavioral Health, another BlueSprig subsidiary
flagEmployee reviews cite corporate profit focus and cost-cutting affecting clinic-level care

Legal Issues

gavelFailure-to-supervise lawsuit tied to alleged abuse of an autistic child at a BlueSprig subsidiary (Trumpet Behavioral Health)

Ethical Concerns

policyReports of corporate cost-cutting pressure at the clinic level per employee reviews
BBB RatingNot BBB Accredited

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Detailed, structured RBT training and exam prep support
  • add_circle Strong clinical quality focus and meaningful client outcomes among BCBAs
  • add_circle Positive team culture and collaboration at the clinic level
  • add_circle Pay competitive with other area ABA clinics
  • add_circle Career growth pathways from RBT to BCBA

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Non-billable/admin hours paid at a lower rate than billable direct-therapy hours
  • remove_circle Corporate cost-cutting perceived to affect clinic-level resources and client care
  • remove_circle Scheduling challenges and last-minute changes
  • remove_circle Some supervisors reported as unsupportive of struggling staff
  • remove_circle Limited pay raises for tenured staff