Maine
Maine does not have state licensure requirements for behavior analysts. Practitioners need only BACB certification (BCBA or BCaBA) to practice. However, Maine insurance codes effectively require BACB certification for reimbursement, meaning most practitioners will need national certification to be compensated by insurers.
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Licensing Board
None - No state licensing board for behavior analysts
License Verification
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BACB Certification
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Available License Types
Detailed Requirements
No state-specific requirements. Follow BACB pathway: Master's degree for BCBA, Bachelor's degree for BCaBA, from accredited institution with approved coursework.
No state-specific requirements. Follow BACB requirements: 1,500-2,000 hours supervised fieldwork for BCBA, 1,000-1,500 hours for BCaBA.
No state exam required. BACB certification exam only.
No state renewal required. Maintain BACB certification: 32 CEUs every 2 years for BCBA (including 4 ethics and 3 supervision), 20 CEUs for BCaBA.
No state license fees. BACB certification fees only: BCBA exam $175, certification $105 (if applicable). Recertification $125 annually.
BACB certification is the sole requirement for practice. While no state law mandates licensure, Maine insurance providers require BACB certification for ABA therapy reimbursement.
Maine is one of approximately 12-15 states without state-level behavior analyst licensure. Insurance-driven BACB requirement means most practitioners must be BACB-certified for employment. Section 28 Medicaid services require BCBAs to work within licensed behavioral health organizations (10-144 CMR Ch. 123) rather than independently.
As of 2026, no ABA licensure legislation has been enacted in Maine. The Maine Association for Behavior Analysis (MeABA) serves as the state professional organization.
Additional Information
Maine does not require state licensure for behavior analysts - one of about 12-15 states without state-level regulation. However, insurance carriers in Maine have self-imposed BACB certification requirements, making national certification effectively mandatory for paid practice. University of Southern Maine offers an ABA certificate program. For Medicaid Section 28 services, BCBAs must work within licensed organizations rather than independently.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official None - No state licensing board for behavior analysts. Last updated: Jan 20, 2026.