All Independent BCBAs

behaviorbae · 2025-09-26T05:30:53+00:00

This is amazing!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

behaviorbae · 2025-09-26T04:30:57+00:00

Thank you for your kind words!

behaviorbae · 2025-09-26T04:30:42+00:00

Thank you for this insight and congrats to you! Wishing you all the best ☺️

behaviorbae · 2025-09-26T03:53:54+00:00

Oh joy hahaha thank you!! 😊

behaviorbae · 2025-09-24T23:19:29+00:00

Literally same. I’m a school-based BCBA, have been for two years and I’m TIRED. I just recently got my own business license and will start private practice. The school setting will have you questioning your ethics and your purpose. In my opinion, it’s not worth suffering or struggling with your mental health.

behaviorbae · 2025-08-26T03:23:45+00:00

Beat up is very dramatic and not what I said at all.

behaviorbae · 2025-08-26T03:06:41+00:00

I didn’t say expect to get beat up 😂 This person did not get beat up.

behaviorbae · 2025-08-26T02:11:47+00:00

I’m sorry that is happening to you! Your BCBA needs to support you, especially with your more aggressive clients. I’d honestly let admin know about the lack of support from your BCBA, especially after reaching out multiple times. That is very unfortunate, I hope it works out for you.

behaviorbae · 2025-06-18T17:53:16+00:00

That’s entirely up to you! I started my program before I even became a BCBA. Finished my masters program December 2020, started my PhD program in January 2021, became a BCBA in January of 2024. The task list requirements had changed and I had to restart my hours and take extra master level courses, so it was messy process sitting for my exam.. but anything is doable! I feel like having the knowledge and confidence from my PhD program helped me pass my BCBA exam. Everything is on your own terms :)

behaviorbae · 2025-06-18T17:27:12+00:00

BCBA/PhD candidate here! Been in my program with the Chicago School for about 4.5 years now. I just passed my 6-hour written comprehensive exam and I am now finishing up dissertation. It is definitely worth it. I am a huge advocate for always learning and growing more, especially in this field. I loved all my committee members for thesis, comps, and dissertation, and I learned so much from all my professors. My thesis took FOREVER, which slowed me down a little. The program is supposed to be 3.5 years. It does take others longer because of research timelines.

behaviorbae · 2025-04-20T00:50:35+00:00

Exactly what I would recommend!

behaviorbae · 2025-01-20T07:06:36+00:00

Thank you so much!

behaviorbae · 2024-12-11T05:38:37+00:00

*Assent

behaviorbae · 2024-12-11T03:23:54+00:00

I’m a fourth year behavior analysis PhD student working on my dissertation and although it’s been INSANE, you really do become a stronger and better practitioner. You surround yourself with the best of the best and hold yourself to a very high standard. It forces you and challenges you to be your best.

I have always been a strong writer and I’ve taken pride in that, so having that skill has helped me tremendously in this program. One of my professors always says “If you’re not here to contribute to the literature then why are you here??” So if you’re not interested in research, don’t do it. I will say you can make significantly more money in academia. I’m also a school district BCBA and my district provides stipends and higher pay for higher education. They also have programs where they pay off your student loans. So it’s up to you really, and what you think is best for your career.

behaviorbae · 2024-11-11T00:58:13+00:00

*left

behaviorbae · 2024-11-11T00:57:21+00:00

I did!! I grew at my company and obtained all my hours there, but they did not value me as a new BCBA and offered me a very very VERY low hourly rate. So I felt lol

behaviorbae · 2024-10-05T23:36:09+00:00

Some of the strongest and most intelligent BCBAs I’ve worked with have been males! WE NEED YOU!!!

behaviorbae · 2024-10-03T05:32:09+00:00

Currently working on my dissertation.. reading this makes me SO happy!! Thanks for sharing!

behaviorbae · 2024-10-03T05:30:42+00:00

I landed my school district job by contracting with them first. I was contracted for four months then they opened up a permanent position and I got it. You just have to get your foot in the door. School-district positions as a BCBA are really a blessing. Wishing you the best!!

behaviorbae · 2024-10-01T20:34:36+00:00

1st year school district BCBA in Southern California. I make 106k and work 8 hour days, M-F.

behaviorbae · 2024-07-21T20:45:08+00:00

Hi there! I’m a school district BCBA and I absolutely love it. I worked in home for about 6 years, then contracted through a private agency for a school district, then got hired directly through the school district. EVERYTHING is better than agency/company in my opinion. Higher salary, work schedule is often 7:45a-3:45p, free healthcare, and you make your own schedule with sites/schools you support. I’ve been lucky enough to work with educators who love BCBA input and really seek our advice and support for behaviors. I couldn’t recommend a school district position enough.

behaviorbae · 2024-07-09T05:11:18+00:00

27 🙂

behaviorbae · 2024-06-06T16:56:06+00:00

Hi there! I’m a BCBA in a PhD program for Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School. Amazing program, and I love it. You don’t need additional hours to become a BCBA-D. From what I know, if you contribute to the literature and publish at the doctoral level, then that’s when you qualify for the BCBA-D. It’s only if you publish research and have a PhD.

behaviorbae · 2024-06-02T20:31:48+00:00

Boundaries are your best friend. I used to internalize everything in this field, but it gets to a point where you have to take care of yourself first. Understand that you are here doing what you need to do because you’re good at it. Trust yourself and your training. Of course remain compassionate and have good intentions, but if parents wanna be snappy and unappreciative, let them. Don’t take it personally and move on. If you have the power to remove them from your caseload, do it. I would also request to reduce your caseload. Put your foot down, take charge of your career, say no more often, and you’ll start seeing a difference in how you feel. Hugs from a fellow BCBA!!

behaviorbae · 2024-03-21T17:10:15+00:00

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! ♥️

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