Licensing Guide · Hawaii (HI)
ABA Therapy Licensing in Hawaii
Licensure Status
State licensure required
Licensing Board
Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Year Enacted
2015
Supervision & Telehealth
Supervision Ratio
Follows BACB guidelines; state board oversees supervision standards
Telehealth
Allowed — telehealth critical for inter-island ABA service delivery
BACB Recognition
BCBA certification required for licensure
Key Requirements in Hawaii
Hawaii enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2015 under the Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Telehealth is particularly important in Hawaii for serving families on neighbor islands. BCBA certification is required for licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hawaii require behavior analyst licensure?
Yes. Hawaii enacted licensure in 2015 through the Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. BCBA certification is required as part of the license application.
Is telehealth ABA common in Hawaii?
Yes. Telehealth is critical in Hawaii for delivering ABA services to families on neighbor islands where in-person providers may be limited. The state supports telehealth ABA delivery.
What are the requirements for licensure in Hawaii?
Applicants must hold active BCBA certification, pass a background check, and submit an application through the Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Licenses must be renewed periodically.
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