Interested in becoming a BCBA?
Becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is an exciting step in your professional life. If you have a passion for understanding people, patience, and a drive to improve lives, this could be the path for you! Open new doors to outstanding career opportunities while making a difference in the lives of individuals with behavioral challenges.
Uniquely, you’ll find BCBA positions in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, mental health centers, and even in-home services. The diverse job opportunities are one of many benefits of achieving this certification. Many Behavior Certified Behavior Analysts also have the flexibility to create their own schedules.
This career path is challenging but also rewarding, providing significant personal and professional fulfillment to those who pursue it.
What is a BCBA?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst is a therapist who provides services in Applied Behavioral Analysis. It is a masters level position, with additional certification required through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
What does a BCBA do? They work with individuals who display challenging behaviors to assess and examine said behaviors, and then create a behavior plan to help address them. Additionally, they are in charge of overseeing the implementation of behavior interventions, and training and monitoring RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians), as well as any other ABA practitioners.
How to Become a BCBA
Gaining this professional certification requires training and dedication.
- RObtain your Masters Degree from an Accredited Institution in a Related Field
- RComplete 2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork under the Guidance of a Current BCBA
- RTake the BCBA Exam and Achieve a Passing Score
Check out the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Handbook for full details regarding eligibility, requirements, and certification.
Your Career Bridge: CoachABA
For students all around the country working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, CoachABA, a division of ABA-LLC, is the ultimate program for guaranteeing your success.
CoachABA provides quality supervision, study materials, competency units, and tracking tools to guide your path toward becoming a BCBA.
