Licensing Guide · Montana (MT)
ABA Therapy Licensing in Montana
Licensure Status
State licensure required
Licensing Board
Board of Psychologists
Year Enacted
2017
Supervision & Telehealth
Supervision Ratio
Follows BACB guidelines; Board of Psychologists oversees standards
Telehealth
Allowed — telehealth critical for rural Montana communities
BACB Recognition
BCBA certification required for licensure
Key Requirements in Montana
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montana require behavior analyst licensure?
Yes. Montana enacted licensure in 2017. The Board of Psychologists oversees behavior analyst licensing in the state.
Is telehealth ABA important in Montana?
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.
What board licenses behavior analysts in Montana?
The Montana Board of Psychologists oversees behavior analyst licensure alongside psychologist licensing.
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