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The VA Community Care Network
A Guide for Assistant Behavior Analysts
In California, independent Physician Assistants (PAs) can bill the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for services provided to veterans, but it’s essential to understand the regulations surrounding this process.
Welcome to Veterans Desk, your trusted resource for connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with opportunities to serve our nation’s veterans. This guide is tailored for Assistant Behavior Analysts (ABAs), including those holding the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credential. If you are passionate about implementing behavior-analytic interventions under supervision, this guide provides everything you need to enroll in the VA Community Care Network (CCN).
Step-by-Step Enrollment in the VA CCN
Verify Your Credentials
- Maintain active BCaBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Confirm that you are working under the supervision of a licensed BCBA, as required for VA-contracted ABA services.
Prepare Required Documents
- BCaBA certificate and state license (if your state regulates ABAs).
- Signed a supervisory agreement with your overseeing BCBA.
- Updated resume or CV.
- Signed W-9 form for reimbursement.
- Malpractice insurance is required by your state or employer.
Submit Your Application
Depending on your location, submit your application through one of the following regional portals:
Complete Mandatory VA Training
VA requires onboarding training before you can provide services. Topics may include:
- HIPAA and privacy training
- Veteran-centered care models.
- Documentation and electronic health records (EHR)
Access training modules at: VA Provider Training Portal
Credentialing & Supervision Verification
- The VA will verify your certification, supervisory relationship, and documentation.
- You must operate under a credentialed BCBA, who will be responsible for the care plan and service oversight.
Final Contract & Service Authorization
- Once approved, you may assist in delivering ABA therapy as outlined in each veteran’s authorized care plan.
- Reimbursement is contingent on compliance with VA supervision and billing guidelines.
Why Assistant Behavior Analysts Matter to Veterans
Veterans living with PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), developmental disorders, anxiety, or cognitive impairments often benefit from structured behavioral interventions. ABAs play a vital role in supporting behavior change programs, skill-building, and emotional regulation—all under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
As an Assistant Behavior Analyst in the VA CCN, your responsibilities may include:
- Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans for veterans.
- Delivering interventions across individual, group, or community settings.
- Supporting veterans in achieving goals related to daily living skills, social interaction, and community reintegration.
Contributing to care teams under the guidance of a licensed BCBA.
Key Benefits of Joining the VA CCN
- Serve a Meaningful Mission: Help veterans manage behavior-related challenges through structured and supervised care.
- Work in Diverse Settings: Provide services in clinics, homes, schools, or community-based programs when included in an authorized care plan.
- Telehealth-Eligible: Some services may be delivered virtually under BCBA oversight, depending on regional policies and care needs.
- Professional Development: Gain experience working in trauma-informed environments and earn supervision hours under experienced BCBAs.
- Streamlined Support: VA systems facilitate consistent supervision, documentation, and reimbursement when properly credentialed.
Bridging the Gap for Veterans
Educational Support & Career Growth
- Earn supervision hours while working under licensed BCBAs in clinical or community-based care.
- Participate in VA-sponsored workshops focused on trauma-informed care and behavior analysis.
- Build expertise in working with veteran populations, expanding your credentials and future job opportunities.
Transitioning from Military Service
- If you are a veteran or former military behavioral health technician, highlight your service experience and supervisory hours during enrollment.
- Consider applying for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status for your organization.
- Military experience with behavioral therapy, training, or peer support is valuable in VA settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Assistant Behavior Analysts deliver services independently through the VA CCN?
No. ABAs must work under the supervision of a licensed BCBA, as per VA policy and BACB requirements.
Are ABA services for veterans with developmental disabilities reimbursed?
Yes, if the services are medically necessary and included in the veteran’s authorized treatment plan
Can I deliver ABA services in schools or community environments?
Yes, if those services are specifically outlined in the veteran’s VA care plan and approved by the supervising BCBA.
