Maryland requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in MD.
Licensure required · Since 2014Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; board sets additional supervision documentation requirements
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BCBA certification required for licensure
Maryland enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2014 under the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. BCBA certification is required for licensure. Maryland has strong insurance mandates for ABA coverage and a robust provider network in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Yes. Maryland enacted licensure in 2014. The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists oversees behavior analyst licensing in the state.
The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists oversees behavior analyst licensure alongside other counseling and therapy professions.
Yes. Maryland mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy. The state has strong coverage requirements and a large provider network in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
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