Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program
About The Position
Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunity for people working toward BCBA certification. Participants earn paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours, receive supervision and mentorship, and gain clinical experience working with children and families. Clinical Apprentices work as Behavior Technicians (BTs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and progress through a structured three-stage pathway: Emerge, Empower, and Ascend. The program includes defined milestones, clinical competencies, stage-based wage increases, and personalized support. Compensation is $18–$23 per hour in base pay, with $2 per hour increases at each stage, plus benefits. The role provides 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings and offers experience across six clinical domains. Participants receive regular individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs, attend professional development sessions, and learn about Practical Functional Assessment, Skills-Based Treatment, and compassionate, client-led care. After completing the program and certification, participants may progress into a BCBA role, with post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000, career ladders, and internal promotion opportunities. The position requires full-time availability, including afternoon and early evening hours. Applicants must be actively enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program, verified before the start date, or hold a completed master’s degree and be enrolled in or have completed an ABA course sequence.
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
- Deliver ABA therapy, including 1:1 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 learning in practice.
- Progress through the Elevate program’s structured stages and earn milestone rewards.
- Collaborate with a team committed to compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.
Benefits
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement, including up to $20,000 after BCBA certification.
- Exclusive Elevate gear.
- Milestone recognition.
- Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
- Stage-based wage increases of $2 per hour at each stage.
- Regular individual and group supervision and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
