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Centria Autism
Harper Woods, Michigan

Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

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$18-$20/hr

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Job Description

Are you working toward your BCBA and looking for a practicum experience that actually supports your growth? Centria’s Elevate Program is a full-time, paid practicum opportunity where you'll earn supervision hours, mentorship, and support across all hours, all while building real clinical experience with children and families.

As part of the Elevate team, you’ll work as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and progress through a structured, three-stage pathway, Emerge, Empower, Ascend, with built-in milestones, wage increases, and personalized support.

Compensation: $18- $20 base pay with $2 per hour increases at each stage, plus full benefits.

What Centria Offers

Fieldwork That Pays Off – Every hour paid, both restricted and unrestricted fieldwork, while working within a role that grows with you.

Structured Growth, Built In – Follow Elevate’s three-stage model with clearly defined milestones, clinical competencies, and stage-based wage increases.

Real Clinical Experience – Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings, gaining hands-on experience across six key domains.

Assent-Based ABA at Its Best – Learn from leaders in Practical Functional Assessment, Skills-Based Treatment, and compassionate, client-led care.

Mentorship That Matters – Receive regular 1:1 and group supervision from experienced BCBAs and connect with a supportive network of mentors and peers.

Clear Path to BCBA – Graduate from the Elevate program into a BCBA role with post-certification tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000), career ladders, and internal promotions.

Perks That Matter – Full benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, exclusive Elevate gear, and milestone recognition.

Your Role & Impact as a BCBA

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 six core domains: 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

What You’ll Need

Active enrollment in (or completion of) a master’s-level ABA program (verified before start date), or 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

At Centria, you’re not just a BCBA - you’re a clinical leader, a mentor, and a changemaker. If you’re ready to grow your career without sacrificing your values, apply today and join a team that invests in your clinical excellence!

Centria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Apprentice will deliver 1:1 ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings while progressing through a structured clinical pathway. They will participate in supervision with BCBAs and apply clinical best practices across assessment, intervention, and program design.

Requirements

Candidates must be actively enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program or hold a master’s degree with an ABA course sequence. The role requires full-time availability, including afternoons and early evenings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationBehavior analysisClinical assessmentIntervention planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program at Centria Autism a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,585 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (51 salary observations; 172 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,585 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$37k–$42kApplied Behavior Analysis median $146k (middle half $104k–$187k)303 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$85k median in Michigan$92k nationally (−8%)51 state / 1,804 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$41k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan86 active2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 28% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,585 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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About Centria Autism

Mental Health Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$18-$20 base pay with $2/hour increases at each stage
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 post-certification
Exclusive Elevate gear
Milestone recognition

Living in Harper Woods

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$159k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.