Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism • Garden City, MI

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About The Position

Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunity for people working toward BCBA certification. Participants work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings while earning paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours. The program follows a structured three-stage pathway—Emerge, Empower, and Ascend—with defined milestones, clinical competencies, stage-based wage increases, mentorship, and supervision. Compensation is $18–$23 base pay, with $2-per-hour increases at each stage, plus full benefits.

Participants receive regular individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs and gain clinical experience across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics. The program emphasizes assent-based, compassionate, client-led, and data-driven care, including learning about Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment. Graduates can progress into a BCBA role, with post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000, career ladders, and internal promotion opportunities.

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 availability for afternoon and early evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings.
• Participate in small-group and 1:1 supervision with experienced BCBAs.
• Learn and apply clinical best practices across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics.
• Attend professional development sessions and apply learnings in real time.
• 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 up to $20,000 post-certification.
• Exclusive Elevate gear.
• Milestone recognition.
• Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
• Regular individual and group supervision, mentorship, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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