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| Navigating Success: The Impact of Mentorship in Professional Growth |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Marriott Marquis, M4 Level, Liberty M |
| Area: AUT/EDC; Domain: Service Delivery |
| CE Instructor: SungWoo Kahng, Ph.D. |
| Chair: SungWoo Kahng (Rutgers University) |
| KATHARINE M. CROCE (Holy Family University) |
| CHRISTOPHER MANENTE (Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, Rutgers University) |
| KRISTIN VESPE (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) |
| Abstract: As of July 2024, there are approximately 70,000 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), nearly half of whom are under the age of 35 (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2024). Early-career behavior analysts often face a lack of sufficient support from their professional community, contributing to job dissatisfaction and burnout. Research highlights that insufficient professional support is a key predictor of both burnout and job satisfaction (Plantiveau et al., 2018). Given these challenges, building a strong network of mentors is essential for long-term career success. However, many behavior analysts may be unsure of how to establish these valuable relationships. This panel discussion will feature behavior analysts at various career stages who will explore the importance of quality mentorship, share strategies for building professional networks, and discuss how these relationships have enhanced their competencies and positively influenced their practice.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (n.d). BACB certificant data. Retrieved from https://www.bacb.com/BACB-certificant-data.
Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virués-Ortega, J. (2018). High levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19(2), 195-207. |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Target Audience: Early career behavior analysts in search of supervision and mentorship. |
Learning Objectives: 1. • Explore Mentorship's Role in Career Development: Attendees will learn how building mentor relationships can help BCBAs enhance their skills, reduce burnout, and achieve career success.
2. • Highlight Networking Strategies: Attendees will gain insights into how to effectively leverage professional societies, social media, and conferences to build strong professional networks.
3. • Provide Practical Guidance for Early-Career BCBAs: Panelists will offer actionable advice for newer BCBAs on expanding their competencies and enhancing job satisfaction through mentorship and networking. |
| Keyword(s): early career, mentorship, professional development |
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