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The VA Community Care Network
A Guide for Behavior Technicians
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 healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve our nation’s veterans. This guide is specifically designed for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians who deliver support services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Whether you’re working with veterans or dependents, your role in implementing ABA treatment plans is a vital part of behavioral healthcare within the VA Community Care Network (CCN).
Step-by-Step Enrollment in the VA CCN
Verify Your Credentials
- Hands-On Skill Development: Gain field experience while supporting veterans in real-world settings
Prepare Your Documentation
Coordinate with your supervising BCBA or agency to gather:
- Current RBT certification and proof of completion of required training hours.
- Signed Supervisory Agreement with a BCBA.
- Background check clearance (if required by the VA or your agency).
Enroll Under a Supervising Provider
- Behavior Technicians are credentialed through their supervising BCBA or agency. You must be listed as a delegated or subordinate provider on your BCBA’s VA CCN enrollment profile.
Complete Mandatory Training
You may be required to complete:
- HIPAA Privacy & Security Training
- VA Ethics and Compliance Training
- Documentation and Data Collection Training
Access training here: VA Community Care Provider Training
Why Behavior Technicians Matter to Veterans
Veterans and their dependents coping with PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), developmental disabilities, or behavioral health challenges often benefit from structured, evidence-based interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Under the supervision of a BCBA, Behavior Technicians:
- Implement ABA therapy programs tailored to individual needs.
- Help reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote functional skills.
- Track behavior data and contribute to progress monitoring.
- Deliver consistent and compassionate care in homes, clinics, or school settings.
Your hands-on support helps veterans and families achieve better outcomes, independence, and quality of life.
Key Benefits of Joining the VA CCN
- Serve Veterans and Their Families: Support ABA care plans for both veterans and eligible dependents in home, school, or clinic environments.
- Supervised Experience: Work under the oversight of a licensed and credentialed BCBA, contributing to evidence-based treatment delivery.
- Hands-On Skill Development: Gain field experience while supporting veterans in real-world settings.
- Meaningful Impact: Become a vital part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team, making a difference in veterans’ lives.
Bridging the Gap for Veterans
Educational Support & Career Growth
- Participate in continuing education through your agency or VA-endorsed platforms.
- Explore career advancement opportunities to become a BCaBA or BCBA.
- Gain exposure to veteran-centered care models and trauma-informed ABA practices.
Transitioning from Military Service
- If you served in a behavioral or healthcare role in the military, you may be eligible for expedited credentialing or transferable skills credit.
- Highlight any deployment-related experience involving ABA implementation, mental health support, or data-driven behavioral interventions on your application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Behavior Technicians bill the VA directly?
No. Behavior Technicians, including RBTs, must work under the supervision of a BCBA or approved agency and are not authorized to bill the VA independently.
Can I provide services in schools or home settings?
Yes, provided the service location is authorized within the VA-approved ABA treatment plan and supervised appropriately.
Does the VA reimburse for services provided by Behavior Technicians?
Yes. Your services are included in the supervising provider’s billing. Reimbursement is handled through the BCBA or agency under an authorized care plan.
Can I be credentialed independently as an RBT with the VA?
No. You must be affiliated with a supervising provider or organization enrolled in the VA CCN. Your enrollment and billing are managed through their profile.
Are telehealth services allowed for Behavior Technicians?
Possibly. If permitted in the treatment plan and state regulations allow, telehealth may be used for parent training, data review, or technician supervision.
