Definition
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is the master's-level credential issued by the BACB. BCBAs run cases independently, write treatment plans, conduct functional behavior assessments, supervise BCaBAs and RBTs, and bill protocol modification (CPT 97155).
Eligibility includes a qualifying master's degree, the BACB coursework sequence, supervised fieldwork, and passing the BCBA exam. The BCBA is the most senior direct-service credential in ABA.