BCBA Interview Checklist: 12 Questions to Ask Employers

12 questions to ask before accepting a BCBA job

Use the same questions in every interview so you can compare the workload, clinical support and full offer. Print a copy for notes or check off topics here.

Prepared by Find a Para · Reviewed September 9, 2026 · findapara.com/bcba-interview-checklist

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1. Billable expectationsWhat is the weekly billable target, how is it measured, and what happens when cancellations prevent me from reaching it?Notes:2. Actual workweekCan you walk me through a typical week, including documentation, assessments, parent meetings and team meetings?Notes:3. Caseload and complexityHow many clients would I start with? What are their support needs, service locations and authorized hours? What prompts a caseload review?Notes:4. Protected timeWhat paid time is reserved for preparation, data review, treatment updates and other work that cannot be billed?Notes:5. Clinical supportWho provides consultation when I need help? For a new BCBA, what does onboarding and mentorship look like in the first 90 days?Notes:6. Technician supportHow many technicians would I supervise, how are overlaps scheduled, and who covers staffing gaps?Notes:7. Clinical decisionsHow are concerns about treatment quality, workload, client assent or safety raised and resolved?Notes:8. Travel and remote workWhich work must be in person? Where may I physically work, where are clients located, and who checks the relevant credential and payer requirements?Notes:9. CompensationWhat pay is fixed, what depends on billable work, and what conditions apply to bonuses or productivity payments?Notes:10. Time off and coverageWhat happens to billable expectations during holidays, PTO, illness and client cancellations? Who covers my cases?Notes:11. Benefits and expensesWhat benefits, professional-development support and reimbursement are included, and when do they start?Notes:12. Written termsMay I review the employment agreement and any repayment, notice, outside-work or restrictive terms before deciding?Notes:

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Ask for a sample weekly schedule and written compensation terms. Write down what is confirmed, what depends on caseload or performance, and what remains unanswered. Follow up on missing details before you accept.

These are practical interview prompts, not a certification or employer-quality assessment. Check the BACB’s current BCBA resources and the relevant licensing authority for requirements that apply to your work.

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