Careers in ABA with Lisa Guerrero PhD BCBA

In this video we talk to Lisa Guerrero PhD BCBA about different career options in applied behavior analysis and how to get started in the field. We also tackle questions having to do with different certifications.

A few corrections/clarifications:
7:41 BCBA's have 1,500 hrs experience (not 15,000)
8:34 Salaries stated in how much you would make per hour, so RBT $12-18/hr BCaBA $18-$30+/hr, BCBA $38-60/hr

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A few corrections/clarifications:
7:41 BCBA's have 1, 500 hrs experience (not 15, 000)
8:34 Salaries stated in how much you would make per hour, so RBT $12-18/hr BCaBA $18-$30+/hr, BCBA $38-60/hr

[daverage]

Been considering ABA as a career and this video really answered a lot of questions. Clearly explained and every area covered. Many thanks.

[mrhymer]

Yes, please do a segment on the advantages and disadvantages of working as an employee verses working as a private contractor. I'm new in this field and decided to work as an employee with an agency.

[mrsgrant]

The online exam is done at Pearson Vue Education Center. I am currently a nurse, switching over to ABA. I have my bachelor of psychology and is working on my Master of Psychology specializing in ABA and I think it is definitely worth it. It is challenging because of all the different steps I have to take and the amount of information I have to learn to get to my final goal, BCBA. Its an rewarding field, the job market is great, you have open up your own center, work in a center, work in the home, or travel. it has a lot of opportunities available. I would recommend it.

[milyful]

The reason of delaying grad school was student loans . I just can’t take another loan

[sonyav]

Thank you for posting this! I'm on the verge of getting trained to be a ABA therapist and am super excited for the opportunity but also a tad bit nervous. This was very helpful.

[mfy]

I love this!! super helpful! I start my first case next week and I'm a bit nervous but excited!

Hello, thanks for ur information! The first time to know ABA treatment was I got to know “Autism Partnership” in HK and I have an autistic brother at home. This year he turns 11yrs. He is not very severe. But I like the way of doing things for him and let him understand the world better, encourage him to talk to people

[michellelopez]

Mauricio, thank you for sharing your expertise and passion with us! I'm just starting my career as an RBT and I find your content extremely valuable. Could you do a video with book recommendations related to ABA and Autism?

[anaarellano]

HOW WONDERFUL CONGRATULATIONS MY SON!!!!

[mrhymer]

I so excited to see this at 4:50 in the morning!

[LuisAlfonsoArellano]

Mauricio: felicitaciones por tu trabajo y maravillosa carrera científica.

[brendaalaniz]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very well explained and easy to understand. Definitely helped me decide on a career path

[cathrinagaussaint]

Such a great video. This was very helpful. You guys told me everything I wanted know. Thank you!

[keoshaboyd]

In TN, most rbts gets paid $18-$26 BCBA $65-$95 per hour

[animemangaluv]

Watching this hoping I can get more insight in this field. I'm an rbt but dont wanna stay, I wanted clinical psychology so counseling can be involved in the work

[mariaha.m.]

Yay! Thank you for this information! I have an MPH and have been thinking about the field of ABA for a short time, but I am very interested and this was a very insightful video! P.S. I'm comment #100! (Is that a sign!? lol)

[virginiaitua]

Thank you so much for this video. Coming from a different educational background, but interested in ABA, is it possible to advance to BCABA from RBT?

[raregem]

I have worked in behavioral health for almost 8 years. I work at a psychiatric hospital. I live in MI and I don't think the RBT certifications are popular here. I am trying to relocate to another state, while job searching I learned about RBT. I am interested in the certification for sure. Thanks for the info!!!

[michellecrawford]

Thank you for this video its very helpful