Certifynd ABA

CARD Center for Autism and Related Disorders

place Woodland Hills, CA 500+ employees

warning

This company is backed by private equity (Blackstone (2018–2023, prior owner); Audax Group (via Proud Moments ABA/New Story, current partial owner post-bankruptcy))

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

flagChapter 11 bankruptcy filed June 2023 ($245M debt, $82M in losses)
flagOver 100 clinics closed prior to bankruptcy under prior PE ownership
flagCompany split and sold to multiple buyers in bankruptcy auction
flagLost class-action lawsuits over unpaid drive time and overtime for therapists
flagEmployee reviews allege questionable/unethical insurance billing practices (unverified)

Legal Issues

gavelClass-action lawsuits for unpaid drive time and overtime (lost by company)
gavelData breach lawsuit (reported as dismissed/escaped by CARD per Bloomberg Law)

Ethical Concerns

policyEmployee-reported billing practice concerns (unverified, sourced from Glassdoor reviews)
BBB RatingNot BBB Accredited

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Strong, hands-on initial training
  • add_circle Support getting BCAT certification
  • add_circle Sense of community and mission-driven coworkers
  • add_circle Clear multi-tier career ladder for behavior technicians

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low pay relative to being the largest ABA provider in the country
  • remove_circle Cancelled or unclear raise schedules leaving techs stuck at starting wage
  • remove_circle No paid vacation days reported by many reviewers
  • remove_circle Poor management and lack of trust in staff
  • remove_circle High caseloads / hours-only pay driving burnout