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BlueSprig - Trumpet Behavioral Health - HQ

place Lakewood, CO 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

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPrivate-equity backed (KKR) with aggressive roll-up acquisition strategy
flagSister BlueSprig brand The Shape of Behavior paid a $2.7M settlement in 2021 for TRICARE billing fraud allegations prior to acquisition
flagEmployee reviews cite billable-hour quotas taking priority over clinical outcomes
flagFrequent M&A activity (Trumpet, Florida Autism Center, Thrive, Shape of Behavior, TDLC) may affect service continuity and culture
flagRecent CEO turnover (Jason Owen departed 2024; Will Abbott appointed March 2025)

Legal Issues

gavel$2.7M TRICARE fraud settlement (Shape of Behavior, pre-acquisition, 2021)

Ethical Concerns

policyEmployee reviews describe billing-metric pressure overshadowing clinical/family-outcome considerations at some locations
BBB RatingA+

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Strong evidence-based clinical quality and best-practice standards
  • add_circle Mentorship and internal professional development opportunities
  • add_circle Autonomy over daily schedule for BCBAs
  • add_circle Long-tenured employees report positive multi-year experiences
  • add_circle Caring, mission-driven clinical staff

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Pay not competitive with market for BCBAs
  • remove_circle Clinical work assessed primarily on billable-hour metrics
  • remove_circle Advancement/promotion promises not always materializing at some centers
  • remove_circle Corporate/PE focus on profit felt disconnected from front-line clinical staff
  • remove_circle Burnout from caseload and billing pressure