Mentorologist™ Event with Michael J. Cameron, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

The Art of the Right-Sized Caseload: Thriving in ABA Practice

Presenter:

• Michael J. Cameron, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
• Rebecca Vigil, MS

Abstract/Description:

In the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field, organizational health and clinician retention hinge on effectively managing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) workloads. High turnover, driven by burnout, is a critical challenge that Behavioral Systems Analysis can address through the implementation of Right-Sized Client Panels. These panels provide a structured framework for each clinician, detailing: a) their assigned clients, b) the intensity of each client’s needs, c) the treatment program intensity, d) the clinician’s self-efficacy rating in serving each client, e) required meetings, f) personal breaks, g) clinical planning and report writing time, h) case supervision time, and i) staff supervision responsibilities. Without this level of intentional planning, clinicians face overwhelming demands, leading to burnout, reduced job satisfaction, and increased turnover, which destabilizes organizations and compromises service quality. This webinar offers a systems-based approach to designing Right-Sized Client Panels, ensuring workloads align with clinician capacity and organizational goals. By integrating these elements, ABA practices can foster sustainable workloads, enhance clinician well-being, and reduce turnover. Participants will learn practical strategies to assess and implement client panels, leveraging Behavioral Systems Analysis to create balanced schedules that prioritize both client outcomes and clinician health. Join us to explore how Right-Sized Client Panels can transform your ABA organization, promoting resilience and long-term success for RBTs, BCBAs, and the clients they serve.

Objectives:

#1: Understand the Components of a Right-Sized Client Panel: Participants will learn to define and structure a Right-Sized Client Panel for RBTs and BCBAs, incorporating key elements such as client assignments, client and treatment intensity, clinician self-efficacy ratings, required meetings, personal breaks, clinical planning, case supervision, and staff supervision time to promote balanced workloads.

#2: Apply Behavioral Systems Analysis to Manage Clinician Workloads: Attendees will gain practical skills in using Behavioral Systems Analysis to design and implement client panels that align with organizational goals, enhancing clinician well-being and reducing burnout and turnover risks in ABA practices.

#3: Develop Strategies to Enhance Organizational Health and Retention: Participants will explore systems-based approaches to create sustainable schedules that support RBT and BCBA retention, fostering a healthier organizational environment by addressing workload challenges and prioritizing clinician self-care and professional efficacy.

Tickets

Option #1: General Admission FREE

Option #2: General Admission + 1.5 Supervision CEUs available for $10.00

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About the Speaker

Dr. Michael J. Cameron, a licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Unit at Children’s Hospital of Orange (CHOC) and the Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center. Simultaneously, Dr. Cameron is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis graduate program at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Organizational Behavior Management, Behavioral Assessment, and Clinical Practice. Before joining CHOC, he served as the Chief Clinical Officer at Springtide Child Development. Dr. Cameron's extensive professional expertise ranges from treating severe problem behavior to behavioral intervention technologies, interdisciplinary service delivery, knowledge management, and behavioral medicine. Additionally, he excels in behavioral health assessment, designing intervention strategies for diverse populations, and higher education. Dr. Cameron had a significant tenure as an Associate Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Behavior Analysis at Simmons University. During his time there, he also held appointments in the Departments of Language and Literacy and Special Education. His academic credentials are underpinned by a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, both from Northeastern University.

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