Behavioral Health & Social Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 103K00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Behavior Analysts.
As of today, the following are the total number of Behavior Analysts nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Behavior Analysts who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Behavior Analysts by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Behavior Analysts dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Behavior Analysts do?
Behavior analysts apply the science of behavior to understand why specific behaviors occur and implement evidence-based strategies to help individuals achieve goals, such as improving social skills, communication, self-care, and behavioral regulation.
They assess behaviors, design individualized plans, and use data to monitor progress and make adjustments, working with diverse populations in settings such as homes, schools, and clinics to enhance their overall functioning and independence.
Responsibilities
Assessment: They observe and assess a client’s skills and behaviors to understand underlying causes and identify areas for improvement.
Intervention Planning: Behavior analysts develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans to teach new skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote independence.
Data Collection and Analysis: They meticulously collect and analyze data to track a client’s progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and make informed adjustments to treatment plans.
Collaboration: They work with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure a consistent and supportive environment for the client.
Training: Behavior analysts train and supervise other professionals, such as behavior technicians, to effectively implement intervention plans.
Key Skills and Principles
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): They utilize the principles of ABA, a scientific approach to modifying behaviors that have social significance.
Data-Driven Approach: All interventions are guided by objective data and continuous evaluation, ensuring the approach is effective and tailored to the individual.
Focus on Function: Behavior analysts aim to understand the “function” of a behavior—what purpose it serves for the individual—and teach alternative, positive behaviors to meet the same need.
Positive Strategies: They employ strength-based and positive strategies to support learning and skill acquisition.
Environment
Behavior analysts work in a variety of settings, including:
- Businesses and Academia: Applying behavioral principles to improve performance and understanding in diverse fields
- Schools: Supporting students’ academic and social-emotional development.
- Clinics and Healthcare Facilities: Addressing behavioral health challenges in children and adults.
- Homes and Community Centers: Providing support in natural environments.