Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program
About The Position
Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunity for people pursuing BCBA certification. The Clinical Apprentice works as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), 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 follows a structured three-stage pathway—Emerge, Empower, and Ascend—with milestones, clinical competencies, stage-based wage increases, mentorship, and supervision. 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 Practical Functional Assessment, Skills-Based Treatment, compassionate client-led care, client assent, and data-driven practice. Graduates can progress into a BCBA role, with post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000, career ladders, and internal promotions. Compensation is $18–$23 base pay, with $2 per hour increases at each stage, plus benefits.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program, verified before the start date; alternatively, hold a completed master’s degree and be enrolled in or have completed an ABA course sequence.
- Have a strong desire to grow into a BCBA role within a values-driven care model.
- Be able to work full-time, including afternoon and early evening availability.
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 1:1 supervision with experienced BCBAs.
- Develop clinical skills 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 complete milestones.
- Collaborate with a team focused on compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.
Benefits
- Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement, including up to $20,000 after BCBA certification.
- Mentorship and regular individual and group supervision.
- Stage-based wage increases and milestone recognition.
- Exclusive Elevate gear.
- Career ladders and internal promotions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
