The practice of behavior analysis in this state is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state. To assist the board of examiners in psychology in the performance of its duties, there is hereby established the applied behavior analyst licensing committee to protect the public from: The practice […]
As used in this part: “Board” means the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-101; “Certifying entity” or “BACB” means the nationally accredited behavior analyst certification board or its successor; “Co-employed relationship” means the licensed behavior analyst and licensed assistant behavior analyst are employed by the same employer; “Committee” means the applied behavior […]
There is hereby created the applied behavior analyst licensing committee of the board of examiners in psychology, which shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The committee is authorized to issue licenses to individuals who meet the requirements specified in this part, and to promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of […]
Each person desiring to obtain a license shall submit an application and fee to the committee. The application shall include evidence that the applicant meets all of the following requirements for licensure: The applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; The applicant is of good moral character and conducts his or her professional […]
No person shall use the title “licensed behavior analyst” or “licensed assistant behavior analyst” unless that person holds the applicable license issued by the committee. No person shall practice applied behavior analysis unless that person is licensed by the committee as an LBA or an LABA or meets criteria for one (1) of the exemptions […]
This part shall not be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice of any of the following: Other human services professionals who are licensed, registered, or certified by the state; provided, such individuals are working within the scope of practice of their professions and the scope of their training and competence; Unlicensed persons who deliver […]
Licenses for LBAs and LABAs shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance. A person applying for initial or renewed licensure shall provide: Evidence of current certification at the required certification level; A photocopy of valid photo identification; A completed application form; and A notarized statement indicating that the applicant is […]
A LBA shall provide supervision of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the LBA’s extended authority and direction to all designated persons as provided in this part. A LABA shall work under the supervision of an LBA. A LBA shall provide supervision to a maximum of six (6) LABAs concurrently, with the supervision to be […]
All complaints regarding the unprofessional conduct of licensees shall be submitted to the committee in writing. An administrative staff person shall be appointed to serve under the direction of the committee to assist with investigations conducted in accordance with this section. Sanctions for unprofessional conduct shall be established by the committee.
All licensees shall comply with their respective certifying entity’s Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards. Any person licensed under this part who receives disciplinary sanctions from the person’s certifying entity shall report such sanctions to the committee within five (5) business days after the disciplinary sanctions have been imposed. Such sanctions […]
The committee may, in its discretion, grant a license to any person residing or employed in this state who has not previously failed to attain a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst and who, at the time of application: Is licensed or certified by a similar entity in another state whose standards, […]
