R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20.11-7: Credentials.

(a) Any individual providing or supervising applied behavior analysis treatment under this section shall be:

(1) Individually licensed by the department of health as a licensed applied behavior analyst; or a licensed applied behavior assistant analyst acting under supervision; or

(2) Licensed by the department of health as a psychologist with equivalent experience or a psychologist practicing within their scope of practice.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a change in the credentialing or contracting practices of health insurers for mental health or substance abuse providers.