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Centria Autism
Jackson, Michigan

Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program

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$18-$23/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- $23 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 Clinical Apprentice

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

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

Deliver ABA therapy to children in collaborative clinical settings and participate in individual and group supervision with experienced BCBAs. Develop clinical competencies across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics while progressing through the Elevate program.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a master’s-level ABA program, or hold a master’s degree and be enrolled in or have completed an ABA course sequence. They should be motivated to pursue a BCBA role and available to work full-time, including afternoons and early evenings.

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral AssessmentBehavioral InterventionClinical DocumentationCollaboration

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 2,500 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 ~$86k (38 salary observations; 171 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,650 salary observations; 5,583 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 49 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 31% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
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Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,500 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$37k–$48kApplied Behavior Analysis median $132k (middle half $62k–$187k)346 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$86k median in Michigan$92k nationally (−6%)38 state / 1,650 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan83 active2,514 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% remote · 31% no call · 73% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,196 in the last 30 days689 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,500 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this 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-$23 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
Exclusive Elevate gear
Milestone recognition

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
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 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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