With the abrupt transition to observing physical distancing as a result of COVID-19, applied behavior analysts were faced with the sudden need to modify their service delivery model, while at the same time managing personal difficulties brought about by the pandemic. The present article provides a description of the impact of COVID-19 on the behavior analyst workforce currently providing clinical services in the United States. We conducted a survey to assess work conditions, burnout, and productivity of behavior analysts at various certification levels. These data provide a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce. Overall, one third of the participants reported experiencing job insecurity, and almost half of participants reported decreased productivity and increased burnout, with remote workers more severely affected. Taken together, these factors could compromise the ability of behavior analysts to adequately provide services to their clients. We provide recommendations for behavioral health agencies for supporting staff during extreme situations such as a pandemic.

随着 COVID-19 突然过渡到观察物理距离，应用行为分析师面临着突然需要修改他们的服务交付模式，同时管理大流行带来的个人困难。本文描述了 COVID-19 对目前在美国提供临床服务的行为分析师队伍的影响。我们进行了一项调查，以评估不同认证级别的行为分析师的工作条件、倦怠和生产力。这些数据提供了 COVID-19 对劳动力影响的快照。总体而言，三分之一的参与者报告称经历过工作不安全感，近一半的参与者报告称生产力下降和倦怠加剧，远程工作者受到的影响更为严重。综合起来，这些因素可能会损害行为分析师为其客户提供充分服务的能力。我们为行为健康机构提供建议，以便在大流行等极端情况下为员工提供支持。