Clinical Leader Intern

Center for Social Dynamics • Honolulu, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Leader Intern supports the design and delivery of evidence-based behavioral health services for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of a licensed or credentialed Clinical Leader, the intern helps implement treatment plans aligned with physician recommendations in home, school, center, and community settings.

The role combines direct client care with mentored exposure to clinical leadership. Interns provide one-to-one ABA services, follow individualized treatment plans, support communication, socialization, and daily living skills, and may carry a limited caseload with support from senior clinicians. They also participate in joint sessions, shadowing, and in-field coaching; assist with documentation review, session preparation, and treatment fidelity; support parent education conversations alongside Clinical Leaders; and collaborate with Training and Operations teams. This is not an independent supervision role.

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) provides Applied Behavior Analysis services for children with autism and other developmental needs in homes, schools, centers, and communities. The company describes its approach as evidence-based and grounded in play, connection, compassion, and consistency, and identifies its values as Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. The position offers a structured pathway toward Clinical Leader and BCBA-track roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Childhood Education, Special Education, Pediatric Therapy (Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy), or a closely related field.
• Meet one of the following experience pathways: at least 2 years of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services; at least 1 year of such experience plus 12 semester units in Applied Behavior Analysis; or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete the training, documentation, and physical requirements of the role.
• Proof of MMR, Varicella, and COVID vaccinations as mandated in California.
• Comfort working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or planning to pursue a degree or certification in ABA or a related field.
• Interest in leadership, supervision, and clinical decision-making.
• Values structure, feedback, and evidence-based practice.
• Enjoys working with children and wants to deepen clinical impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one ABA services using play-based, evidence-based strategies.
• Follow individualized treatment plans designed by Clinical Leaders and aligned with physician recommendations.
• Support development of clients’ communication, socialization, and daily living skills.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, centers, and community settings.
• Carry a limited caseload with support and added responsibility from senior clinicians.
• Participate in joint sessions, shadowing, and in-field coaching.
• Assist with documentation review, session preparation, and treatment fidelity.
• Support parent education conversations alongside Clinical Leaders.
• Collaborate with Training and Operations teams as part of the learning experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
• Company-issued cell phone.
• Free college or tuition reimbursement through the Dreams Come True Program.
• Paid training and hands-on learning through CSD University.
• Structured mentorship from Clinical Leaders and senior clinicians.
• Early pathway toward Clinical Leader and BCBA-track roles.
• Recognition tied to milestones, skill development, and clinical impact.

What This Job Offers

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