Behavioral Health Jobs

Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Board-certified behavioral analysts are school services healthcare professionals who specialize in providing advanced behavioral analysis services to PreK through 12th-grade students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and challenging social, emotional control, or behavioral issues. BCBAs serve an important function in school services as experts who use various techniques and treatments to help counter detrimental behaviors and drive positive outcomes.

Board certified behavioral analysts may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - Doctoral Designation (BCBA-D), among others.

Some healthcare employers may prefer board certified behavioral analyst job candidates with Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - Doctoral Designation (BCBA-D) or Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - Doctoral Designation (BCBA-D) validates your knowledge and skills as a board certified behavioral analyst and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

Having a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) validates your knowledge and skills as a board certified behavioral analyst and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

Board certified behavioral analyst may need a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA-BACB) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field.