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General CEU: Networking Session: BT Retention - Digging Deep Through Root Cause Analysis

Behavior Technician turnover is one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing ABA organizations today. Entry-level clinicians leave at rates that exceed most other healthcare professions, and the downstream consequences reach far beyond financial strain.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis

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Course Description

Staff turnover is known to be exceptionally high in the ABA field, particularly amongst entry-level clinicians. Behavior Technician (BT) attrition can negatively impact the quality of treatment, team morale, and business financials. While research gives insight to leading indicators of staff turnover, individual agency data-based decision making is the most effective tool and often overlooked. This presentation will discuss the challenges that agencies experience in retaining BTs, how to use Root Cause Analysis to guide your decision making, and an overview of strategies that have successfully addressed BT turnover. This presentation will cover: · Common challenges that ABA agencies experience in retaining BTs · How to use Root Cause Analysis and Regression Analysis · Strategies to reduce BT churn

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify common challenges ABA agencies face in retaining Behavior Technicians and their impact on treatment quality.
  2. Describe how to use Root Cause Analysis and Regression Analysis to guide data-based retention decisions.
  3. Apply evidence-based strategies to reduce BT turnover and improve team morale in ABA organizations.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Nicole Ballinghoff
BCBA

Nicole has provided clinical and leadership expertise across her career in roles including Inclusion Coordinator, BCBA, Clinical Director, and Regional Director. Nicole currently works as a school and home based BCBA in the central/ south Jersey area.

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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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