Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism • Detroit, MI

8d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum for people pursuing BCBA certification. Clinical Apprentices work as Behavior Technicians (BTs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), earning paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours while receiving supervision, mentorship, and support. Participants progress through a structured three-stage pathway—Emerge, Empower, and Ascend—with milestones, clinical competencies, personalized support, and stage-based wage increases.

The role provides hands-on experience delivering 1:1 ABA therapy to children and families in home, center, or school settings. Apprentices learn clinical practices across six domains: assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics. The program emphasizes assent-based, compassionate, client-led care, including approaches informed by Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment.

Participants receive regular individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs and attend professional development sessions. The program describes a path to a BCBA role after graduation, with post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000, career ladders, and internal promotions. Base pay is $18–$23 per hour, with $2-per-hour increases at each stage, plus benefits.

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 individual supervision with experienced BCBAs.
• Learn clinical best practices across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics.
• Attend professional development sessions and apply learning in practice.
• Progress through Elevate’s structured stages and earn milestone rewards.
• Collaborate with a team focused on compassion, client assent, and data-driven care.
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings.

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.
• Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
• Stage-based wage increases of $2 per hour at each stage.

What This Job Offers

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