Why BCBA Turnover Keeps Climbing

In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, host Matt Harrington unpacks a 2024 study from Behavior Analysis in Practice on BCBA turnover—exploring why nearly half of behavior analysts change jobs so quickly. He breaks down the top drivers (burnout, poor leadership, uncompetitive pay, ethical violations like fraudulent billing, and gaps in training), shares real-world examples from small practices to private-equity outfits, and offers ideas for retaining your best talent. For article links and supporting materials, check out the show notes at www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog.