Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism • Clinton Township, MI

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid BCBA fieldwork practicum for people working toward BCBA certification. Clinical Apprentices work as Behavior Technicians (BTs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), providing 1:1 ABA therapy to children and families in home, center, or school settings while earning paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours. The program provides regular individual and group supervision, mentorship, and clinical experience across six domains: assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics.

Participants progress through the three-stage Emerge, Empower, and Ascend pathway, with defined milestones, clinical competencies, stage-based wage increases, and milestone recognition. The role includes professional development and collaboration around compassionate, client-assent-based, data-driven care. Following program completion and BCBA certification, participants may access a BCBA role, career ladders, internal promotions, and post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000.

Base pay is $18–$23 per hour, with $2 per hour increases at each stage. The position includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must be able to work full-time, including afternoon and early evening hours.

Requirements

• Active enrollment in or completion of a master’s-level ABA program, verified before the start date; alternatively, a completed master’s degree with enrollment in or completion of an ABA course sequence.
• Strong desire to grow into a BCBA role within a values-driven care model.
• Ability to work full-time, including afternoon and early evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment.
• Participate in small-group and 1:1 supervision with experienced BCBAs.
• Develop clinical competencies across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics.
• Attend professional development sessions and apply learnings in practice.
• Progress through Elevate’s three structured stages and earn milestone rewards.
• Collaborate with a team focused on compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, including post-certification reimbursement of up to $20,000.
• Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
• Mentorship and regular individual and group supervision.
• Stage-based wage increases and milestone recognition.
• Exclusive Elevate gear.
• Career ladders and internal promotions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level