Alabama requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in AL.
Licensure required · Since 2014Updated April 20261 BCBA per 6 RBTs maximum; supervision must occur at least monthly
Allowed — telehealth ABA services permitted with initial in-person assessment
BCBA certification required for licensure; state license and BACB certification both needed to practice
Alabama requires behavior analysts to hold state licensure through the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board. Applicants must hold active BCBA certification and pass a background check. Licensed assistants (BCaBAs) must practice under a licensed BCBA.
Yes. Alabama enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2014. Practitioners must hold an active BCBA certification and obtain a state license through the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board before practicing.
The Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board oversees licensing for BCBAs and BCaBAs in the state. The board handles applications, renewals, and disciplinary actions.
No. BCaBAs in Alabama must practice under the supervision of a licensed BCBA. They hold a separate licensure category but cannot practice independently.
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