The transition from direct clinician to clinical leader is one of the most consequential and understructured shifts in a BCBA's career. BCBAs entering supervisory and management roles bring strong technical training in behavior change but typically receive little formal preparation for the relational, organizational, and values-clarification challenges that define effective leadership.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) face unique challenges in their leadership roles, often transitioning from clinicians to leaders with minimal formal leadership training. A structured framework for leadership development is crucial as BCBAs typically manage complex clinical teams, supervise multiple staff members, and maintain responsibility for client outcomes. Without proper leadership skills, this transition can lead to decreased team performance, staff turnover, and compromised client care. This training program integrates Reflective Practice and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) principles to develop essential leadership competencies. The framework teaches BCBAs to systematically examine their leadership decisions while building psychological flexibility to navigate challenging situations. Through structured reflection techniques and ACT-based strategies, participants learn to enhance their decision-making, improve supervisory relationships, and maintain alignment with professional values.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 1.5 | — |
Adrienne Bradley is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, graduate school professor, and a Behavior Analyst on a mission to promote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to underserved communities. She graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology where she developed an interest in human behavior. It wasn't until after her matriculation that she found a dire need to serve students with an Autism diagnosis in the public school system. This is where her love for ABA began. She later graduated from Wayne State University with a Master's in Education Psychology, and a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With her extensive experience working with children and adolescents within the home, school, and clinic settings, she has garnered a commitment to ethical leadership and high-quality therapeutic and parent services. She is a highly regarded speaker, focusing on using Acceptance and Commitment training within parent sessions and Leadership development. Additionally, Adrienne served as the past President, Partnership Liaison, and Conference chair for Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc, an organization that empowers the Black ABA community through a variety of different avenues. Adrienne also has passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within ABA. She engages in equity and inclusion research practices, serving as a research consultant for the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council which aims to reduce barriers to accessing ABA services in the state of Michigan through the development and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, multidisciplinary system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. She is a master collaborator and bridge connector, using empathy and understanding to foster relationships with the purpose of advancing the science of ABA.
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.