ABBHP is open to behavioral health professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Whether you work in direct clinical care, community support, medical practice, research, or systems leadership, there is a place for you here.
The behavioral health workforce is interdisciplinary by nature, and our membership reflects that. Below is a comprehensive list of professions recognized as eligible for ABBHP membership.
Clinical & Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Trauma Therapist, Grief Counselor, Child and Adolescent Therapist
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Professionals
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavioral Therapist, Behavioral Interventionist, Behavioral Consultant, Behavioral Specialist, Behavior Support Specialist
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Medical Providers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Nurse, Psychiatric Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine Physician, Neurologist (behavioral/psychiatric overlap)
Substance Use & Addiction Professionals
Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Addiction Therapist, Recovery Coach, Peer Recovery Specialist, Substance Use Case Manager, Detoxification Specialist
Child, Developmental & Neurodivergent Specialists
School Psychologist, School Counselor, Developmental Therapist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Life Specialist, Autism Specialist, Developmental Disabilities Specialist
Community & Support Professionals
Behavioral Health Case Manager, Mental Health Case Manager, Community Support Specialist, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Mobile Crisis Clinician, Peer Support Specialist, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Technician, Psychiatric Technician
Leadership, Research & Systems Roles
Behavioral Health Administrator, Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Program Director, Behavioral Health Executive, Behavioral Health Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health Researcher, Quality Improvement Specialist, Behavioral Health Program Manager
Don't See Your Profession Listed?
This list is not exhaustive. If your work is rooted in behavioral health services, behavioral science, mental health care, substance use treatment, or developmental support, you may still qualify for membership. Professions not explicitly listed are reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to reach out and inquire about your eligibility.
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