Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Supervision from a licensed Psychologist versus licensure with this Board:

In NC, if a Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst does not hold a license with this Board then they would need to be supervised by a licensed Psychologist. For more information about supervision by a licensed psychologist, please reach out to the NC Psychology Board.

If a Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst does hold a license with this Board then they do not need to be supervised by a licensed psychologist.

Are licensees of this Board allowed to do assessments?

Each assessment provides information on the professional requirements to administer and/or interpret the assessment. We advise that you review the required qualifications for each assessment to determine whether you meet those requirements. If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, you may reach out to the assessment’s publishing company for guidance.

How do I obtain my certification?

This Board currently accepts certifications from two certifying entities. The nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., (BCBA or BCaBA certification) or its successor, or the nationally accredited Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board, (QBA or QASP-S certification) or its successor.

*Note: If you have questions about how to obtain a certification from either entity please reach out to the entity directly.

I have applied for a license and from what I can see on my end the checklist still shows missing items, how does this get updated?

We have to manually review and approved items submitted through the application portal. These items include all items you upload through your applicant portal, items mailed/emailed to the office, and submissions through the online background check portal. We are making updates to checklists on a daily basis, so please continue to look for updates to your profile as they are processed.

For the question on the application regarding being a military trained applicant does that apply to me?

This question on the application would apply to you if you were specifically trained to practice behavior analysis in the military or you are an active duty military spouse who needed to move to North Carolina due to your spouses active military duty.

I need to have my North Carolina license verification sent to another state.

If you need a license verification sent to another state, please send the state’s contact information (email and/or mailing address) and any necessary forms (if applicable) to the Board office via email (admin@ncbehavioranalystboard.org)

Can licensees of this Board practice telehealth?

Please review the Board’s position regarding the practice of telehealth.