Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagPrivate-equity backed (KKR) — baseline PE risk applies
flagAcquired subsidiary (Shape of Behavior) settled a TRICARE billing fraud case for $2.7M in 2021, prior to BlueSprig ownership
flagEmployee reviews cite cost-cutting measures perceived to affect care quality
flagReports of high turnover and scheduling instability (unpaid/reduced-rate hours on client cancellations)
Ethical Concerns
policyNational reporting (CEPR, STAT News, PE Stakeholder Project) has criticized the broader PE-backed ABA roll-up model, including BlueSprig, for prioritizing growth/margins over care quality
BBB RatingNot found
Employee Sentiment
5.8
out of 10
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Flexibility5.5
Compensation6.0
Career Development7.0
Work Environment6.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Supportive clinical leadership and team environment for BCBAs
- add_circle Strong initial RBT training program
- add_circle Career growth via internal 'leveling up' and internship-to-BCBA pathway (800+ promotions cited)
- add_circle Rewarding, meaningful clinical work with children
- add_circle Free CEUs and clinical mentorship network
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Pay considered non-competitive relative to workload
- remove_circle Scheduling instability — unpaid or reduced admin-rate hours when clients cancel
- remove_circle High turnover among direct-care staff
- remove_circle Perceived cost-cutting measures affecting service quality and staffing support
- remove_circle Reports of favoritism/toxic management at some centers