The New Jersey Applied Behavior Analyst Licensure Act represents a significant shift in how behavior analytic practice is regulated in the state. Where BACB certification previously served as the primary credential governing ABA practice, state licensure creates an additional layer of oversight — one that carries legal authority, defines scope of practice under state law, and establishes mechanisms for consumer protection that certification alone cannot provide.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Autism New Jersey
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →Join Autism New Jersey for a virtual overview of the Applied Behavior Analyst Licensure Act and its implications for the autism community. Participants will learn about the similarities and differences between certification and licensure, the process to become licensed as a behavior analyst in New Jersey, and how this law will impact service delivery across the lifespan. Key parts of the regulations will be reviewed including exemptions for licensure. This workshop is recommended for those seeking licensure as behavior analyst and anyone interested in ABA services for individuals with autism.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 0 | — |
| ASHA | 0 | — |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
| NASW | 0 | — |
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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.