Large-scale ABA organizations face a persistent challenge that smaller practices rarely encounter at the same magnitude: how to systematically identify, investigate, and resolve clinical, ethical, and interpersonal concerns across a distributed workforce of clinicians operating with varying levels of experience and judgment. When an organization employs dozens or hundreds of behavior analysts, each managing their own caseloads, the probability of ethical missteps, clinical quality issues, and interpersonal conflicts increases substantially.
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Join Free →This presentation will describe the implementation of a compassionate, effective and responsive systems approach to addressing clinical, ethical and interpersonal concerns within a large scale ABA organization. The core principles as identified in the BCBA Code of Ethics, ethical models of decision making, and a behavior analytic approach to problem solving and people management used in the development of the system will be shared as well as real life examples from practicing clinicians gathered over 12 months of implementation.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Tara McCarthy has been working in the field of developmental disabilities since 2005, applying the principles of behavior analysis across diverse roles in education, clinical practice, and clinical quality. Currently serving as the Quality Officer at Action Behavior Centers, Tara is responsible for the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of quality standards, while also ensuring ethical compliance throughout the organization. With clinical experience in direct supervision and clinical management, she has integrated behavior analytic principles into training, mentorship, and supervision to foster ethical, compassionate care. Before transitioning into clinical leadership, Tara was a special education teacher, where her dedication to effective teaching practices first took shape. As an advocate for quality and ethics, she is committed to supporting the next generation of clinicians, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices, all with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for all learners.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.