Arizona requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in AZ.
Licensure required · Since 2010Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; Board of Psychologist Examiners oversees supervision standards
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide with appropriate consent
BCBA certification required for licensure; the Board of Psychologist Examiners administers behavior analyst licenses
Arizona was among the first states to enact behavior analyst licensure in 2010. The Board of Psychologist Examiners oversees licensing. Applicants must hold BCBA certification and meet state-specific requirements including background checks.
Arizona enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2010, making it one of the earliest states to regulate the profession. The Board of Psychologist Examiners administers licensing.
The Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners oversees behavior analyst licensure in addition to psychologist licensing. They handle applications, renewals, and complaints.
Yes. Arizona permits telehealth ABA services statewide. Providers must obtain appropriate consent and follow the same standards of care as in-person services.
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