Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

Centria Autism•Garden City, MI

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunity for people working toward BCBA certification. Apprentices work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), earning paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours while receiving supervision, mentorship, and clinical support. The program follows a structured three-stage pathway—Emerge, Empower, and Ascend—with milestones, clinical competencies, personalized support, and stage-based wage increases. The role provides 1:1 ABA therapy to children and families in home, center, or school settings, with hands-on experience across six clinical domains. Apprentices receive regular individual and group supervision from experienced BCBAs and participate in professional development. The program is designed to support progression toward a BCBA role, with post-certification tuition reimbursement of up to $20,000, career ladders, and internal promotion opportunities. 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, have 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 hours.

Responsibilities

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 meet milestones.
Collaborate with a team providing compassionate, client-assent-based, data-driven care.