proceed with caution - Behavioral Health Technician APPLE Consulting Employee Review

A very welcoming work environment and everyone is ready to assist you in any questions you may have about new cases or the overall dynamic of the clinic. The BCBA's are always ready to assist with any questions you may have. There is open communication to be able to voice out any concerns at any time.

client cancellations are inevitable, but they try to find coverage for you

Most supervisors are incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The other technicians are also helpful and it’s wonderfully common to see someone go the extra mile for their client. The space is generally nice and there's plenty of parking unless they have us working on a holiday or weekend. You will learn a lot about writing a proper chart note, clinical skills, and advocacy for your client. You also get a lot of exposure to different cultures. The quality of instruction, the friendliness of coworkers, and the clients themselves make what's listed in the Con section mostly bearable.

There's a general atmosphere of resentment, which is unpleasant to be around but understandable once you've had several interactions with "leadership". I didn't realize the difference between a leader and a boss prior to working at APPLE, but I do now. Your supervisors are real leaders and would not ask you to do something they wouldn't do themselves, but the same is not true for senior management. There’s a general out of touch-ness from senior management, also. Christopher Jones and Steve Michalski are known to say things that aren’t true and scapegoat others when it becomes apparent. The owner’s teenage son occasionally has parties in the clinic, which sounds like a HIPPA concern, but that’s certainly out of my pay grade. In terms of career advancement opportunities, after you have your RBT you will need a master's degree to keep progressing. You will be asked to come in on weekends, albeit infrequently, for trainings or because the company is worried about lost revenue. Prepare yourself to work 6 days/week or put in a time off request for a Saturday. The legally required paid sick leave is baked into the rest of PTO. The amount of time off is far less than other places in and out of the field. Pay is not sufficient to live off of and/or provide for any dependents. The hourly rate for clinical work might seem nice, but there’s no guarantee on how many hours you might get each week at that rate. I currently can barely afford to work here. It is plenty common to have coworkers that rely on food banks, second jobs, and government support to make ends meet. Annual raises are up to 5%, which is not enough to keep up with inflation. Annual raises are also not guaranteed.