Clinical Apprentice - BCBA Fieldwork Program
Listed compensation
$18-$23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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 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
Deliver one-to-one ABA therapy in home, center, or school settings while developing clinical competencies across assessment, intervention, communication, documentation, program design, and ethics. Participate in supervision and professional development, progress through the Elevate stages, and collaborate with a team providing compassionate, assent-based, data-driven care.
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
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 2,509 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 ~$84k (41 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 29% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $37k–$48k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $146k (middle half $83k–$187k)338 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $84k median in Michigan | $92k nationally (−9%)41 state / 1,710 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$44k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan | 80 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 29% no call · 75% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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