# Behavior Analyst

Occupation

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Behavior Analysts design and oversee behavior intervention plans grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), most often working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. Typically credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), they rely on rigorous data collection and analysis to track progress and adjust interventions, while also providing client and family training to reinforce strategies at home. The role spans schools, clinics, and in-home therapy settings within the broader behavioral health and special education fields.

Top skills: [Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/applied-behavior-analysis-aba)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Behavioral Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-therapist), [Registered Behavior Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/registered-behavior-technician)
- Often leads to: [Clinical Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-manager)

## Similar roles

[Behavioral Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-health-counselor), [Behavioral Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-therapist), [Occupational Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/occupational-therapist), [Psychiatric Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/psychiatric-technician), [School Psychologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-psychologist), [Speech Language Pathologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/speech-language-pathologist)

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