Mentoring for BCBA / BCaBA
BMI provides BACB approved Mentoring & Supervision for applicants studying for BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst or BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certifications.
About the Mentors
- Julianne Bell has her Masters in ABA. She acquired her certification in 2009 and has 3 years of experience in mentoring & supervision. Julianne provides supervision for graduate and undergraduate students. (read more)
- Smita Awasthi, has her Masters in Psychology and is a PhD candidate in ABA from Queen's University. She acquired her certification in 2004 and has 8 years of experience in mentoring. Many of her mentees are now board certified. She also provides supervision for BCBA & BCaBA students, graduate and undergraduate students. Opportunities for BACB approved field work are provided at various BMI centers in India. (read more)
Types of supervision
- In situ - Mentoring & Supervision is provided for those who work at BMI centers & affiliated centers in India.
- Distance supervision - is provided through Skype, phone, email and video reviews as per BACB guidelines.
Activities:
The behavior analytic content of the BACB Third Edition Task List (current) is focused on. At BMI we apply ABA concepts in teaching children with autism & developmental disabilities, develop IEP's, and skill acquisition, conduct assessments using VB-MAPP & ABLLS-R, conduct functional analysis for behavior intervention plans.
Supervision also includes developing skills for clinical applications of behavior principles in your area of interest as well acquiring skills as a behavior analyst.
Note: Applicants are required to read latest details on mentoring and supervision at www.bacb.com
BACB Mentoring Requirements:
| Mentoring Requirements | BCBA | BCABA |
|---|---|---|
| Total hours of field work | 1500 hours | 1000 hours |
| % of supervision hours | 5% | 5% |
| Directly supervised hours | 75 hours | 50 hours |
| Frequency of contact with supervisor | 1 – 3 hrs / fortnight | 1 – 3 hrs / fortnight |
| Supervision period | Approx. 54 weeks minimum at 6 hrs of mentoring / 4 weeks | Approx 34 weeks minimum |
Important: Applicants should visit the BACB's website at www.bacb.com to obtain the most up-to-date standards for mentoring and supervision.