E6 Identify conditions supervision should be discontinued apply steps transitioning clients to another professional

E.6 Identify the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued and apply steps that should be taken when transitioning clients and supervisees to another professional.

Identifying the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued means recognizing when it is no longer appropriate or beneficial for a client or supervisee to continue receiving services or supervision from a BCBA. This includes knowing when to responsibly end services and taking appropriate steps to transition them to another professional for continued care or guidance.

Example: A BCBA has provided behavior therapy to a child for two years. Over time, the BCBA recognizes that the child’s goals have been met and further services are no longer necessary. The BCBA discusses this with the family, explaining the reasons for discontinuing services. The BCBA also helps the family transition by providing a referral to a different professional who can assist with any future concerns that may arise or for general support. Additionally, they provide the new professional with a summary of the client’s progress and treatment history to ensure continuity of care.

E. Ethical and Professional Issues

E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).

E.2. Identify the risks to oneself, others, and the profession as a result of engaging in unethical behavior.

E.3. Develop and maintain competence by engaging in professional development activities (e.g., read literature, seek consultation, establish mentors).

E.4. Identify and comply with requirements for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing confidential information.

E.5. Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about professional activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional credentials, behavior analysis, and service outcomes).

E.6. Identify the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued and apply steps that should
be taken when transitioning clients and supervisees to another professional.

E.7. Identify types of and risks associated with multiple relationships, and how to mitigate those risks when they are unavoidable.

E.8. Identify and apply interpersonal and other skills (e.g., accepting feedback, listening actively, seeking input, collaborating) to establish and maintain professional relationships.

E.9. Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.

E.10. Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.

E.11. Identify personal biases and how they might interfere with professional activity.

E.12. Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior analytic services.