Clinical Leader Intern - Salinas
About The Position
The Clinical Leader Intern is a hands-on, mentored internship for people pursuing future clinical leadership in applied behavior analysis (ABA). At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), the intern supports the design and delivery of evidence-based behavioral health services for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities. Under the supervision of a licensed or credentialed Clinical Leader, the intern assists with implementing treatment plans aligned with physician recommendations across home, school, center, and other natural or community settings. The role combines direct client support with limited caseload responsibility and guided exposure to clinical leadership. Interns provide one-to-one ABA services using play-based, evidence-based strategies, follow individualized treatment plans, and support development in communication, socialization, and daily living skills. They also participate in joint sessions, shadowing, in-field coaching, documentation review, session preparation, and treatment-fidelity activities, and support parent education alongside Clinical Leaders. This is not an independent-supervision role. CSD offers an hourly starting rate of $20–$29, based on experience, along with paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, a company-issued cell phone, tuition support, paid training, hands-on learning through CSD University, structured mentorship, and a 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: 2 or more years of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services; 1 or more year of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services plus 12 semester units in Applied Behavior Analysis; or BCaBA certification.
- 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.
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 clients’ communication, socialization, and daily living skill development.
- Deliver services in homes, schools, centers, and community settings.
- Carry a limited caseload with added responsibility under the support of senior clinicians.
- Participate in joint sessions, shadowing, and in-field coaching opportunities.
- 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
- Starting pay of $20–$29 per hour, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
