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Centria Autism
Portsmouth, Virginia

Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

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$20-$25/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: $20- $25 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 lead ABA therapy delivery in various settings while participating in structured supervision and professional development. They are responsible for applying clinical best practices across assessment, intervention, and documentation to support client growth.

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. Applicants must be available to work full-time, including afternoon and early evening hours.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentBehavior interventionClinical documentationPatient care

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 2,634 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (66 salary observations; 166 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,805 salary observations; 4,953 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, 74% are remote, 24% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
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Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,629/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Centria Autism

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

Benefits & Perks

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
Paid supervision hours (restricted and unrestricted)
Mentorship from experienced BCBAs