Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism • Detroit, 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. Clinical Apprentices work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), gaining hands-on clinical experience 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 personalized support. Compensation is $18–$23 per hour in base pay, with an additional $2 per hour increase at each stage, plus full benefits.

The role involves delivering 1:1 ABA therapy in an in-center environment and collaborating with children, families, and a clinical team. Apprentices receive individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs, attend professional development sessions, and build skills across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics. The program emphasizes assent-based, compassionate, client-led, and data-driven care, including learning from leaders in 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

• Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment.
• Participate in small-group and 1:1 supervision with experienced BCBAs.
• Learn 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 structured stages and earn milestone rewards.
• Collaborate with a team that values compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.
• Work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing hands-on clinical experience with children and families.

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.
• Exclusive Elevate gear.
• Milestone recognition.
• Regular individual and group supervision, mentorship, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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