Questions to Ask in an ABA Job Interview: A Guide for Oklahoma RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs
A job interview goes both ways. While a clinic is learning about you, you should be learning whether it's a place where you can do good work and grow.
If you're searching for RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA jobs in Oklahoma, these are the questions worth asking before you say yes.
Why the Right Questions Matter in ABA Careers
ABA is demanding work. Supervision quality, caseload size, and team culture shape your day far more than a job title does.
Asking clear questions up front helps you avoid surprises and find a clinic that fits your goals.
Questions Every RBT Should Ask
If you're interviewing for RBT jobs in Tulsa or Broken Arrow, ask:
How often will I be supervised, and by whom?
What does training look like after I'm hired?
Will I work with the same clients consistently?
How are session notes and data collected?
Who do I go to when a session gets hard?
Strong answers are specific. Look for a clinic that can describe a real plan instead of vague promises.
Curious how we handle it? Read how new RBTs ramp up from shadow shifts to solo sessions at The Sunshine Academy.
Questions for BCaBAs and BCBAs
For behavior analysts, the conversation shifts toward caseload, clinical freedom, and support.
Consider asking:
What is the typical client load per analyst?
How many billable hours are expected each week?
How much of each client's care is supervised?
Who makes treatment decisions, clinicians or administrators?
What mentorship is available for newer analysts?
Caseload is one of the biggest drivers of burnout. A manageable load means more time for thoughtful programming and parent training.
Questions About Growth and Culture
Pay and schedules matter, but so does where your career is headed.
Is There a Path to Advance?
Ask whether the clinic supports RBTs pursuing BCaBA or BCBA certification, including fieldwork supervision.
Mapping out your next step? Our guides on how to become a BCaBA and how to become a BCBA walk through the process.
How Does the Team Communicate?
Ask how often teams meet, how updates are shared, and how leaders handle concerns.
Clinics with strong communication tend to have steadier teams and better outcomes for kids.
What Are the Clinic's Values?
Values should show up in daily decisions, not just on a website. Ask for an example of a time the team chose what was right for a client over what was easy.
How The Sunshine Academy Answers These Questions
We believe in being upfront with candidates. Our Employment page lists pay ranges, benefits, and expectations for each role, so you can compare before you apply.
For BCaBAs and BCBAs, our posted expectations include a client load of 8–10, 10% supervision, and 25 billable hours a week.
We also offer a paid RBT Internship Program for selected applicants who want a guided path into the field.
Our clinics are at 2208 W Detroit St and 304 N Beech Circle in Broken Arrow, serving families across the Tulsa metro.
Apply for ABA Jobs in Broken Arrow
Ready to bring your questions to us? Apply on The Sunshine Academy Employment page.
You can also email hello@thesunshine.academy or call 918-900-6237.
Frequently Asked Questions: ABA Job Interviews in Oklahoma
What should an RBT ask in a job interview?
Ask about supervision frequency, training after hire, client consistency, data collection, and who supports you when sessions get hard.
What caseload should a BCBA expect?
Caseloads vary by clinic, so ask directly. At The Sunshine Academy, the posted expectation for BCaBAs and BCBAs is a client load of 8–10.
Is The Sunshine Academy hiring in Broken Arrow?
Current RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA openings, along with pay and benefits details, are posted on The Sunshine Academy Employment page.
