Licensing Guide · Ohio (OH)
ABA Therapy Licensing in Ohio
Licensure Status
State licensure required
Licensing Board
Board of Psychology
Year Enacted
2013
Supervision & Telehealth
Supervision Ratio
Board of Psychology sets supervision standards; follows BACB guidelines
Telehealth
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BACB Recognition
BCBA certification required for licensure
Key Requirements in Ohio
Ohio enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2013 under the Board of Psychology. BCBA certification is required. Ohio has strong insurance mandates with no annual dollar cap for ABA coverage and a large provider network across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ohio require behavior analyst licensure?
Yes. Ohio enacted licensure in 2013. The Board of Psychology oversees behavior analyst licensing in the state.
What board oversees behavior analysts in Ohio?
The Ohio Board of Psychology oversees behavior analyst licensure alongside psychologist licensing.
Does Ohio have a cap on ABA insurance coverage?
No. Ohio mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap, making it one of the strongest coverage states.
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