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title: "5 Ways ABA Clinics Can Overcome the BCBA Recruiting Shortage"
author: Liat Sacks
updated: 2026-09-22
url: https://pairaba.com/blog-posts/overcoming-bcba-recruiting-shortage.html
publisher: Pair ABA
summary: "Every clinic director knows the struggle: you have a waiting list of clients, but not enough BCBAs to supervise them. Here are five actionable strategies:"
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# 5 Ways ABA Clinics Can Overcome the BCBA Recruiting Shortage

By Liat Sacks, Founder, Pair ABA

Every clinic director knows the struggle: you have a waiting list of clients, but not enough BCBAs to supervise them. Here are five actionable strategies:

- **Invest in RBT-to-BCBA pipelines:** Sponsor coursework.
- **Improve onboarding:** High-quality mentorship reduces early turnover.
- **Flexible scheduling:** Offer hybrid options where feasible.

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Source: https://pairaba.com/blog-posts/overcoming-bcba-recruiting-shortage.html · The Pair Post, Pair ABA (https://pairaba.com/)