Ep. 52: BCBA in Schools vs. Clinics – Pros, Cons, and What to Expect

Join us as we break down the pros and cons of being a BCBA in a school vs. clinic setting, covering collaboration, job stability, workload, and more!🔑 Key Takeaways✅ Team Collaboration Matters – Schools often provide a built-in multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, teachers, etc.), while clinics may have fewer collaboration opportunities.✅ Family Involvement Differs – Clinics typically have more direct parent involvement due to insurance requirements, while schools rely on IEP meetings and teacher communication.✅ Job Stability & Work-Life Balance – Schools offer predictable schedules, summers off, and union protections, while clinics can have more flexibility but higher burnout potential.✅ Paperwork & Caseloads – Clinics may have intense insurance-driven documentation, while schools balance IEPs, FBAs, and larger caseloads.✅ Making an Impact – Schools allow for systemic change across students and staff, while clinics often focus on intensive, individualized progress.📚 Resources and Ideas📌 ABAI & Autism NJ Conferences – Professional development opportunities for BCBAs in schools and clinics.📌 Licensure & Certification Considerations – Some schools require dual certification (e.g., special education or school psychology).📌 Work-Life Balance & Pay – Important factors to research when considering a BCBA role in either setting. Join Us...🎙 Next Episode: Step 10 of the FBA mini-series -- Teaching replacement behaviors 🌟 Subscribe: Don’t miss upcoming episodes on practical strategies and must-have resources for behavior support! 📢 Share this episode with a teacher, BCBA, or administrator looking for fresh approaches to special education and behavior analysis!💬 Get Involved: Share your ideas in our Facebook group or tag us on social media. @TheMisfitBehaviorists📚 Connect: Follow us for more tips, tools, and discussions about all things behavior and education.  Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit BehavioristsYouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | ABA in School  Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!