Behavior Analyst (BCBA) vs Psychologist

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Pay

Behavior Analyst

$100,000 typical, a year

Most BCBAs earn $90,000 to $171,600 a year.

From 2,315 postings that list pay

3,282 open jobs now

Behavior Analyst salaries Behavior Analyst jobs

Psychologist

$130,500 typical, a year

Most Psychologists earn $113,200 to $160,000 a year.

From 402 postings that list pay

2,099 open jobs now

Psychologist salaries Psychologist jobs

Psychologists typically earn about $30,500 more a year than BCBAs.

What each one does

Behavior Analyst

  • Conduct assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
  • Collect and analyze data to track client progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Provide training and support to staff, caregivers, and families on behavior management techniques.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, physicians, and other service providers.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Psychologist

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations.
  • Provide psychotherapy to address mental health needs.
  • Create individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.
  • Review clinical records and collateral information.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Behavior Analyst

More common in BCBA postings

  • Behavior Analyst Licensure 7 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Analysis 4 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Technician 3 in 10 postings
  • Master's Degree 3 in 10 postings
  • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 2 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Therapy 2 in 10 postings
  • Board Certified 2 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Assessments 2 in 10 postings
  • Data Collection 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Psychologist

More common in Psychologist postings

  • Clinical Psychologist 4 in 10 postings
  • PsyD 3 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Health 3 in 10 postings
  • PhD in Psychology 3 in 10 postings
  • Psychological Assessment 2 in 10 postings
  • Telehealth 2 in 10 postings
  • Neuropsychology 1 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Clinician 1 in 10 postings
  • Psychology 1 in 10 postings
  • Psychosocial Evaluations 1 in 15 postings

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