ABA Practicum Student - BCBA Track

🌟 Join a Top Workplace in Specialized Therapy

Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proudly named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earned this recognition, which is based entirely on employee feedback, because we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

AB Spectrum provides specialized Reggio

ABA™ (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for young children (ages 1-6). Our foundation is ABA, an evidence-based therapy focused on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

• Our Model: Our centers utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model. We embrace the principles of Reggio Emilia by devising a Natural Environment Teaching (NET), child-led learning environment to deliver individualized, high-quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.
• Our Team: Join our collaborative team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and Administration. You'll benefit from cross-disciplinary collaboration and unique special visits, including music facilitators, pet interactions, and other partnerships.

Are you a motivated Master's student seeking high-quality supervision on your path to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)? At AB Spectrum, we offer practicum positions designed to help you grow as a future clinician while making a real difference in the lives of clients.

If you’re eager to refine your skills under expert mentorship and contribute to a progressive approach to ABA, we’d love to hear from you!

• Paid Restricted and Unrestricted
  
  Hours:
  
  Earn while you learn with our comprehensive practicum program.
• Regular Client Pairings:
  Develop your skills by working with diverse populations through consistent client interactions.
• Supervision and Training:
  Benefit from daily supervision and specialized training provided by our team of experienced BCBAs. You’ll have access to 1:1 meetings with a supervising BCBA to tackle challenging topics head-on!
• Smaller Caseloads:
  Our commitment to smaller caseloads ensures that both clients and team members have optimal experiences.
• Diverse Team of BCBAs:
  Work alongside a varied team of BCBAs, each bringing unique skills and expertise, to broaden your professional experience.
• Resource Hub:
  Utilize our rich resource hub for comprehensive support in studies, assessments, and skill development, including adaptable coursework and hands-on clinic experiences.
• Perks and Benefits:
  Enjoy perks such as tuition reimbursement, PTO for a healthy work-life balance, exciting client interactions, and fun team-building events for added enjoyment!

Acceptance into the program will be determined after a two-week performance review based on: adherence to ABS protocols, BACB code of ethics, adherence to the training schedule, completion of assigned tasks, or other duties as requested by ABS personnel.

• Hold or be actively enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in:
  Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  Psychology
  Education
• Prepared to fulfill BACB coursework requirements (5th/6th Edition Task List) under supervision.

The successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications and be able to maintain these standards throughout their employment:

Basic Requirements & Legal Compliance

• Age:
  Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education:
  
  Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background Check:
  Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
• Conflict of Interest:
  Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy or services at our clinics to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Physical & Safety Capability

• Physical Demands:
  Must be physically willing and able to perform the duties of the role, including the ability to safely lift and/or move children up to 45 pounds.
• Challenging Behaviors:
  Must be physically and emotionally able to support children with challenging behaviors, which may occasionally include aggression such as hitting or biting.

Professional Reliability & Commitment

• Attendance & Punctuality:
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