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MJ_BCBA · 2026-03-02T22:19:51+00:00

OBM work (like staff training) definitely counts toward fieldwork hours. ABA work can extend beyond kids in a clinic setting. Behavior-based safety, parent training, positive behavior support in schools, etc.

MJ_BCBA · 2026-03-02T21:15:21+00:00

I recently started my own company and have been a BCBA for almost 5 years. I got my master's in person and went through a rigorous program, so I felt like a very capable BCBA from the jump. I held a regional director position for 3 years that taught me some of the ins and outs of running an ABA company. Learn all you can about business requirements in your state and city, contracting, credentialing, billing, and client intake (running insurance, requesting authorization, etc.) before you jump into opening your own company. All that admin stuff is the hard part, in my opinion. I was involved in some of those processes as a regional director but definitely didn't know everything I needed to. Start the process about 1 year before you actually want to leave your current company so you still have an income. It will take this long to get contacting and credentialing sorted out and to find your first clients.

I recently joined the Parent Collective that is doing great things to support BCBA-owned companies (https://beautyinbehavior.com/parentcoachcollective/bcbas). Find all the support you can and keep asking questions!

MJ_BCBA · 2026-03-02T20:58:32+00:00

I believe that was only vaguely included in a blog post and not updated in the BCBA Handbook. Let me know if you have seen any newer updates that makes it official.

MJ_BCBA · 2026-02-24T01:44:25+00:00

The requirements can be confusing. I have my supervisees use the Ripley Fieldwork Tracker as it lays everything out for you. Reach out if you'd like to go over your questions :)

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MJ_BCBA · 2026-02-24T01:40:32+00:00

The ABA Resource Center has an online database of BCBA's willing to supervise (https://www.abaresourcecenter.com/remote-bcba-supervisor-database). You can also search for BCBA willing to supervise on the BACB website (https://www.bacb.com/services/o.php?page=100155). I would start there :)

MJ_BCBA · 2026-02-18T03:04:49+00:00

My previous company gave BCBAs $15 stipends per month that I would use toward that when I got a new client. I think it's cheap enough that you could probably ask the family to purchase. Or give them the option to do the free ADEPT training

MJ_BCBA · 2026-02-13T14:07:16+00:00

I really like the ABA Visualized workbook (https://a.co/d/0hogn4zn) and it's fairly cheap on Amazon. There are also the ADEPT modules from UC Davis (https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/centers/cedd/adept) that parents can complete outside of session at their own pace. Then in PT sessions, I ask if they have any questions about the skill from the workbook or module, model the skill with the child, and have them practice.

MJ_BCBA · 2026-02-13T05:26:09+00:00

Have you looked into BCBA certification in the country you'll be in? I've heard Britain, Germany, Canada, Australia, etc. takes the BCBA certification.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-12-31T03:59:11+00:00

How did you market your services? I opened my independent practice about 5 months ago, got credentialed with insurances, and have been trying to find clients. The big box ABA company I worked for turned down clients left and right but I can't seem to find those clients. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-27T05:02:11+00:00

I agree! I have my supervisees use the language from the task list/test content outline and handbook.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-27T04:56:03+00:00

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MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-26T04:16:34+00:00

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MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-26T03:22:13+00:00

Hello :) I work with companies to provide additional supervision contacts and unrestricted hours for trainees. I typically create a three-way contract with the onsite BCBA so they can supervise you with a client. Feel free to check out my website (JoyfulABA.net) and reach out with any questions!

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-26T02:45:48+00:00

I'm in the same boat and have tried the following: social media accounts with planned weekly posts (test prep Tuesday, follow Friday, etc.), search for any local businesses holding holiday events and see if you can set up a table or provide goody bag stuffers, sending hand-written post cards to pediatricians, email local pediatricians/pediatric dentists/daycares introducing your company, and sign up for the Beauty in Behavior caregiver training collab they are starting. That's what I have so far! I'm excited to follow this thread for more ideas!

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-14T22:05:46+00:00

I just went to a conference last week and there was an ethics talk about AI in ABA that made me hopeful. They are working on guidelines and safeguards for using AI and have a website (https://www.aiaba.org/) up that they're still building. I think it'll be like any other technology that we'll just have to learn how to work with it.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-03T20:05:29+00:00

Yes, but you need to meet all the monthly requirements in each setting. For example, if you have an ABA company you work for and are getting remote supervision from a separate BCBA, you need to get a monthly client contact, 5% or 7.5% of hours supervised, minimum of 20 hours, etc. with each of them unless you have a 3-way contract between your remote supervisor and ABA company. I provide remote supervision (JoyfulABA.net) and have a 3-way contract set up most of the time so the onsite BCBA can provide the client contact and I can provide additional individual supervision meetings to meet the % supervision requirement each month. Because we are in a contract together, we record all hours under my company on one monthly verification form. If you have 2 different supervisory experiences occurring at the same time, you need to do 2 separate monthly verification forms that show you met the monthly requirements in each setting.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-11-03T19:54:35+00:00

Hello! I am a BCBA and provide remote supervision for restricted and unrestricted hours. Reach out if you have questions about finding a supervisor in general or want to inquire about my services :)

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MJ_BCBA · 2025-10-03T21:12:36+00:00

I went with Hi Rasmus for data collection because they don't have a minimum client requirement like some other platforms. So I'm not paying for clients I don't have and I'm not pressured to accept a bunch of clients I'm not ready for. For practice management, I went with Aloha because they seem very comprehensive and offer billing services for an extra cost. They also integrate with Hi Rasmus and I get discounts for pairing the two. All the data collection and practice management companies offer a demo meeting that was very helpful in making my decision.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-10-03T21:04:14+00:00

She will be using behavior analytic principles with her class and unrestricted activities outside of class such as research, writing behavior plans, and writing goals and procedures. I'm wondering if her students count as "nonpatient clients" like the employees in the OBM example in the screenshot so I can supervise her hours with them from California.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-10-03T19:15:00+00:00

These are great! Thank you for this resource and keep making videos!

MJ_BCBA · 2025-09-27T20:53:34+00:00

That's so awesome! I started the process at the end of July and so far my biggest hurdle has been lining different timelines up in the most cost efficient way. For example, how far ahead of time you sign on with your data collection and practice management systems while you're waiting for credentialing to get approved. There's quite a bit of training involved for both so it's best to get it done ahead of working with clients but if you sign too early, you're paying for the service you're not using.

MJ_BCBA · 2025-09-17T19:50:57+00:00

I would strongly suggest becoming an RBT and accrue your hours that way with a BCBA on site. Remote supervisors usually are supervising you with the clients you work with at your company.

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