Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism•Winston-Salem, NC

7h•$20 - $23

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), provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children and families in home, center, or school settings, and earn paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours. The program follows a structured three-stage pathway—Emerge, Empower, and Ascend—with defined milestones, clinical competencies, wage increases, mentorship, and supervision. Compensation is $20–$23 per hour in base pay, with an additional $2 per hour increase at each stage, plus benefits. Participants receive regular individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs, professional development, and hands-on clinical experience across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics. The program emphasizes assent-based, compassionate, client-led, and data-driven care. After completing the program and becoming certified, participants can pursue a BCBA role, with career ladders, internal promotions, and post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000. The position requires full-time availability, including afternoons and early evenings. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program, or hold a master’s degree and be enrolled in or have completed an ABA course sequence. Enrollment or completion must be verified before the start date.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program, or have a completed master’s degree and be enrolled in or have completed an ABA course sequence; enrollment or completion must be verified before the start date.
Have a strong desire to grow into a BCBA role within a values-driven care model.
Be able to work full-time, including afternoons and early evenings.

Responsibilities

Work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings.
Participate in small-group and individual supervision with experienced BCBAs.
Develop clinical skills across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics.
Attend professional development sessions and apply learning in practice.
Progress through the Emerge, Empower, and Ascend stages and meet program milestones.
Collaborate with a team focused on compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.