Our internship programs allows you to gain practical, real-world experience in the field of ABA as you journey into this new career field.  You will be provided hands-on support and feedback as you hone your skills to become a quality and dedicated ABA professional.  This internship is geared toward individuals seeking to become a BCBA or BCaBA.

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During your fieldwork experience, you will:

• Practice ABA methodologies by directly implementing client-focused treatment plans

• Complete assessments and develop client-focused behavior and skill plans

• Participate in parent meetings focused on the development of behavior management strategies

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To be eligible for the internship program, you must:

• Hold a RBT certification (or willing to attain certification within 30 days)

• Be available at least once a week between 2 and 9p to provide direct service to local clients

• Be eligible to accrue fieldwork hours based on BACB (i.e. enrolled in coursework)

• Be CPR certified

• Pass a background check

• Have 2 professional references

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Internship Types

• Unpaid: Receive supervised fieldwork experience hours for course credit only. 

• Paid: Receive supervised fieldwork experience hours at RBT rate.

• Career Track: Receive supervised fieldwork experience hours at RBT rate and a guaranteed role at Autism Learners as a behavior analyst upon passing your exam.

 

RBT Rate: $20-24/hr depending on education level and experience

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Find out more information here:

• BACB Fieldwork Checklist and Tips Sheet

• BACB Task List: BCBA/BCaBA

• BCBA Handbook

• BCaBA Handbook

• BACB Updates

• BACB Fieldwork Experience Hours

•  BACB FAQ 

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After I complete my fieldwork experience, what's next?

• Take and pass a professional exam (BACB)

• Gain a professional license in your state

• Career Track BCBA: Start working with your assigned group of clients at a rate of $55-$60/hr with a requirement of at least 20 billable hours a week

• Career Track BCaBA: Start working with your assigned group of clients at a rate of $35-$40/hr with a requirement of at least 20 billable hours a week

• Career Track Behavior Analyst: Receive continued support during your transition as a behavior analyst

 

Supervision Standards (BACB)

Nature of Supervision. The purpose of supervision is to improve and maintain the behavior-analytic, professional, and ethical repertoires of the trainee and facilitate the delivery of high-quality services to the trainee’s clients. Behavior-analytic supervision includes, but is not limited to:

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• Monitoring the skills of the trainee throughout the supervised fieldwork

• Developing and communicating performance expectations to the trainee

• Conducting behavioral skills training for the trainee

• Observing the trainee’s performance with clients and delivering feedback

• Modeling technical, professional, and ethical behavior

• Guiding the development of behavioral case conceptualization, problem-solving, and decision-making repertoires

• Reviewing the trainee’s written materials (e.g., behavior programs, data sheets, reports) and delivering related feedback about the products

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