BCBA Fieldwork Student – Supervised ABA Experience

Playthinks•Chicago, IL

12d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated BCBA fieldwork student in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to join our team. This opportunity is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on, and supervised experience delivering ABA services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. In addition to direct implementation responsibilities, the role offers opportunities to gain indirect supervision hours by supporting BCBAs in key clinical tasks such as training RBTs, leading client teams under supervision, assisting in treatment plan development, report writing, and programming. This experience is intended to fully prepare the candidate for the responsibilities of a BCBA upon certification.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
Strong interest in pursuing a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
Must pass background checks and comply with organizational and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Work directly with clients to implement individualized ABA-based treatment plans.
Collect accurate, ongoing data on targeted behaviors and skill acquisition programs.
Assist in conducting skill assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS).
Participate in functional behavior assessments and contribute to behavior intervention plan (BIP) development.
Collaborate with and train RBTs on treatment integrity and clinical strategies.
Take lead roles on client teams under the guidance of a supervising BCBA.
Assist BCBAs with treatment planning, clinical report writing, and creating or modifying programming.
Attend and contribute to clinical team meetings, staff trainings, and supervision sessions.
Stay informed on current research and best practices in behavior analysis relevant to caseload.
Uphold confidentiality and the ethical standards set by the BACB® Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.