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Applied Behavior Analysis careers focus on the reinforcement of positive behavior to enact long term behavior change.
As an Applied Behavior Analyst, you would create and implement interventions that address social concerns within different populations and settings.
Applied Behavior Analysts work with clients with developmental disorders such as autism, as well as anxiety, various mental illnesses and addictive behaviors.
If you are interested in working with children or with people with behavioral challenges, this is a fulfilling field with high demand.
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Jamie Josephs
Behavioral Therapist, Center for Autism and Related Disorders
How she became a Behavioral Therapist
 | RBTAs a Registered Behavior Technician, you would practice under the supervision of a BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D and are in charge of implementing the actual behavioral-analysis services. Recommended classes: Typical salary: $35,000 per year Requirements:
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 | BCaBAAs a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, you would practice under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D and could both design and implement behavioral-analysis services.Recommended classes: Typical salary: $40,000 - $75,000 per year Requirements:
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 | BCBAAs a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you could practice independently and could both design and implement behavioral-analysis services.Recommended classes: Typical salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year Requirements:
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 | BCBA-DA doctoral-level BCBA performs similar functions to a BCBA. The additional education can be a competitive advantage in the job market, but this does require more time in school.Recommended classes: Typical salary: $100,000+ per year Requirements:
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