Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagHistorical $150M Medicaid/VA fraud settlement (2011) tied to false billings 2003-2009
flagMultiple regional BBB profiles show unresolved complaints; not BBB accredited
flagReviews report inconsistent clinical (BCBA) supervision at some locations
Legal Issues
gavelDOJ characterized false billing as 'a common practice at Maxim from 2003 through 2009' prior to the 2011 settlement
Ethical Concerns
policyNine current/former employees, including three senior managers, pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges (2009-2011)
BBB RatingNot BBB Accredited (multiple regional profiles; ratings vary by office)
Employee Sentiment
6.3
out of 10
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0
Compensation7.0
Career Development7.0
Work Environment7.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Weekly pay
- add_circle Flexible scheduling
- add_circle Supportive recruiters helping staff get RBT certified
- add_circle Clear career growth path toward BCBA/Clinical Supervisor
- add_circle Great Place To Work certified (2026)
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Inconsistent BCBA supervision visits for some clients
- remove_circle Minimal onboarding/training for new hires
- remove_circle Inconsistent hours affecting benefit eligibility
- remove_circle Poor communication from regional office staff
- remove_circle Pay not always aligned with workload