Montana requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in MT.
Licensure required · Since 2017Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; Board of Psychologists oversees standards
Allowed — telehealth critical for rural Montana communities
BCBA certification required for licensure
Montana enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2017 under the Board of Psychologists. Telehealth is particularly important in Montana for serving rural and frontier communities. BCBA certification is required for licensure.
Yes. Montana enacted licensure in 2017. The Board of Psychologists oversees behavior analyst licensing in the state.
Yes. Telehealth is critical in Montana for delivering ABA services to families in rural and frontier areas where in-person providers are scarce. The state actively supports telehealth service delivery.
The Montana Board of Psychologists oversees behavior analyst licensure alongside psychologist licensing.
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