The Organization shall hire Assistant Behavior Analysts who:
- Only oversee and use empirically supported ABA clinical practices that fall within their scope of competence;
- Are assigned the following baseline responsibilities under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst:
- Summarize and analyze data,
- Evaluate and report patient progress towards treatment goals,
- Supervise implementation of treatment,
- Adjust treatment protocols based on data,
- Monitor treatment integrity,
- Train and consult with caregivers and other professionals,
- Ensure compliance with risk management and crisis management protocols,
- Ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols,
- Develop and oversee transition/discharge plans,
- Document provision of services,
- Act in accordance with all applicable ethical codes of conduct, and
- Comply with applicable supervision standards, including documentation, when applicable; and
- At a minimum, have one of the following:
- A Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst credential in good standing;
- An equivalent ABA undergraduate-level credential in good standing; or
- Appropriate qualifications to practice ABA under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst as specified by applicable regulations.