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Behavioral Health Works

ABA-based behavioral health services for autism

Overview

Behavioral Health Works provides ABA-based behavioral health services for autism and developmental disabilities, offering individualized ABA therapy (often with speech and occupational therapy) delivered at home, in schools, or in centers. It creates customized treatment plans grounded in ABA and works with families, schools, and other professionals to coordinate care, with services billed via fee-for-service through school district NPAs, regional centers, and insurance. The company differentiates itself through multidisciplinary, family-centered care across multiple settings and by building ongoing relationships with public agencies, supported by ClinicSoft practice management software. Its goal is to help people with autism and developmental disabilities gain skills and independence through scalable, coordinated therapy.

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About Behavioral Health Works

Simplify's Rating
Why Behavioral Health Works is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

EducationHealthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Anaheim, CA

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Revelio Labs showed 115 active BHW job postings in 2026, up 59.9%.
  • BHW employed about 814 people in March 2026, signaling meaningful scale.
  • BHW still advertises MassHealth, private insurance, and school-district contracts in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • BHW headcount fell 10.3% from 907 in 2023 to 814 in 2026.
  • ABA reimbursement pressure and staffing shortages can squeeze margins faster than hiring fills seats.
  • A California Medicaid audit or payer exclusion would cripple BHW's fee-for-service model.

What makes Behavioral Health Works unique

  • Dr. Robert Douk founded BHW in 2009, combining psychology, ABA, and UCLA Anderson training.
  • BHW delivers home, school, and center ABA, speech, and occupational therapy across 11 states.
  • TA Associates backed BHW in January 2019, funding expansion without disclosing terms.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%

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