ABA Clinical Specialist Opportunities
We are excited to bring on new ABA clinical specialists interested in building a career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The ABA clinical specialist position provides individuals seeking a career in the field ABA the opportunity to gain supervised fieldwork experience from a dedicated team of professionals.
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The first step to a new career
This employment opportunity is geared toward individuals seeking to become a BCBA or BCaBA and functions as an internship. 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.
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During your fieldwork experience, you will:
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Practice ABA methodologies by directly implementing client-focused treatment plans
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Complete assessments and develop client-focused behavior and skill plans
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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:
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Hold a RBT certification (or willing to attain certification within 30 days)
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Be available at least once a week between 2 and 9p to provide direct service to local clients
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Be eligible to accrue fieldwork hours based on BACB standards (i.e. enrolled in coursework)
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Be CPR certified
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Pass a background check
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Have 2 professional references
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Internship Types
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Unpaid: Receive supervised fieldwork experience hours for course credit only.
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Paid: Receive supervised fieldwork experience hours at RBT rate.
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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: $20-22/hr depending on education level and experience
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Find out more information here:
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After I complete my fieldwork experience, what's next?
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Take and pass a professional exam (BACB)
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Gain a professional license in your state
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Career Track BCBA: Start working with your assigned group of clients at a rate of $55+/hr with a requirement of at least 20 billable hours a week
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Career Track BCaBA: Start working with your assigned group of clients at a rate of $35+/hr with a requirement of at least 20 billable hours a week
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
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Developing and communicating performance expectations to the trainee
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Conducting behavioral skills training for the trainee
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Observing the trainee’s performance with clients and delivering feedback
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Modeling technical, professional, and ethical behavior
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Guiding the development of behavioral case conceptualization, problem-solving, and decision-making repertoires
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Reviewing the trainee’s written materials (e.g., behavior programs, data sheets, reports) and delivering related feedback about the products
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