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General CEU: Raven Health Presents: [ABA Startup Success 101] How to Get Your Practice Started

Starting an ABA practice is one of the most consequential professional decisions a BCBA can make. Tim Crilly, BCBA, in conversation with J2Jacobson Consulting founders John and Jill Jacobson, addresses the transition from employee to practice owner with the practical specificity that most BCBA training programs never cover: how to define a service model, conduct market research, build a financial plan, establish systems, and retain staff in a startup environment.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Raven Health

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Course Description

In a recent Raven Health webinar on 'How to Get Your Practice Started,' Tim Crilly, BCBA, spoke with John and Jill Jacobson of J2Jacobson Consulting to offer crucial guidance for professionals looking to start their own ABA practice. Drawing from decades of experience, they shared valuable advice for making the transition from employee to practice owner.

What You'll Learn

  1. Explain the Importance of Strategic Planning: Learn how to define your service model (home-based, center-based, school-based, or hybrid) and conduct thorough market research to ensure your ABA practice meets the specific needs of your region.
  2. Develop Financial Preparedness & Management Skills: Gain insights into creating a detailed financial budget, understanding your break-even point, and establishing a growth strategy to ensure long-term success when starting and expanding your ABA practice.
  3. Implement Effective Systems & Foster Staff Retention: Learn how to implement the right systems at the right time for managing a growing practice, and explore strategies to retain staff, especially RBTs, ensuring a stable and supportive work environment.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 0.5 General
COA 0.5

About the Instructor

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Tim Crilly
BCBA

Tim has worked in the ABA field for 20 years and became a BCBA in 2011. Tim has worked for two national ABA companies in many capacities from both a clinical and operations perspective. Tim served as the Director of Clinical Autism Services for Magellan Health, where he oversaw a team of care managers responsible for reviewing and authorizing ABA therapy. In this role, Tim was involved in policy development, network development, and external partnerships. Tim currently works as the SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Raven Health. Tim brings his unique experience of having worked on both sides of the industry to this session.

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