Behavior Analyst (BCBA) vs School Psychologist

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Pay

Behavior Analyst

$100,000 typical, a year

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

From 2,338 postings that list pay

3,361 open jobs now

Behavior Analyst salaries Behavior Analyst jobs

School Psychologist

$118,500 typical, a year

Most School Psychologists earn $91,900 to $135,200 a year.

From 131 postings that list pay

724 open jobs now

School Psychologist salaries School Psychologist jobs

School Psychologists typically earn about $18,500 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

School Psychologist

  • Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments to identify student needs.
  • Participate in meetings to develop and review individualized education plans.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support student learning.
  • Provide counseling and crisis intervention to students and families.
  • Develop and recommend interventions to address behavioral and academic concerns.
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of services.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Behavior Analyst

Asked for in both

  • Master's Degree 3 in 10 postings

More common in BCBA postings

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

School Psychologist

Asked for in both

  • Master's Degree 4 in 10 postings

More common in School Psychologist postings

  • School Psychology 9 in 10 postings
  • Psychoeducational Evaluation 4 in 10 postings
  • Individualized Education Program 2 in 10 postings
  • Special Education 2 in 10 postings
  • Crisis Intervention 1 in 10 postings
  • Progress Monitoring 1 in 10 postings
  • Educational Psychology 1 in 15 postings
  • Records Management 1 in 15 postings
  • Psychological Assessment 1 in 15 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Behavior Analyst

School Psychologist

  • $55,211/yrstated Woodbury Middle School
    Microsoft WordCrisis InterventionStructured InterviewsData CollectionSpecial Education +1
    2 days ago
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  • School Psychologist

    Sunbelt Staffing
    Pay not stated Cleveland, OH, US
    Crisis InterventionSpecial EducationPsychoeducational Evaluation
    1 day ago
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  • School Psychologist

    Sunbelt Staffing
    Pay not stated Bedford, OH, US
    Crisis InterventionEvidence-based PracticeProgress Monitoring
    1 day ago
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