Certifynd ABA

BlueSprig - The Shape of Behavior

place Houston, TX 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (KKR)

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

flagPE-backed via parent BlueSprig (KKR, acquired 2018)
flagThe Shape of Behavior settled DOJ/DoD TRICARE false-claims allegations for over $2.7 million in March 2021
flagBrand no longer operates independently — website defunct, absorbed into BlueSprig corporate structure
flagCited indirectly in CEPR's 'Pocketing Money Meant for Kids: Private Equity in Autism Services' report on BlueSprig's PE roll-up model

Legal Issues

gavel$2.7M+ TRICARE false-claims settlement (2021)

Ethical Concerns

policyFraud settlement announced in 2021, roughly 2.5 years after the 2018 BlueSprig/KKR acquisition, raising questions about billing oversight during the acquired-brand transition
BBB RatingNot found

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.0

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Established clinical program with 20+ years of ABA service history in Houston
  • add_circle Career pathway from RBT to BCBA under parent company
  • add_circle Long operating history in the Texas ABA market

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle No standalone reviews exist under the Shape of Behavior name — current/former staff reviews are folded into BlueSprig's Glassdoor/Indeed profiles
  • remove_circle Schedule instability and pay compression reported broadly of the BlueSprig parent brand
  • remove_circle Loss of original company identity and leadership after 2018 acquisition