ABA Apprentice - Maryland

About the Role

Step into your BCBA career with the ABA Apprentice program at Behavioral Innovations—a bridge between grad school and independent practice. You’ll learn from experienced BCBAs, apply skills in real clinical settings, and follow a personalized study plan with dedicated support to prepare for the BCBA exam and your first role.

What Makes Our Apprentice Program Different

• Personalized success: Every apprentice receives a tailored BCBA exam study plan designed around your learning style.
• Hands-on learning: Work directly with experienced BCBAs, shadow advanced cases, and refine clinical judgment before managing your own caseload.
• Structured mentorship: A supportive team ensures you can focus on growing your skills as a BCBA.
• Clear career paths: Transition into a BCBA role with us and explore opportunities in leadership, clinical specialties, or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with indirect supervision tasks for your own mini-caseload of learners.
• Conduct therapy with clients on assigned BCBAs’ caseloads.
• Support Board Certified Behavior Analysts and provide staff and caregiver training.
• Assist BCBAs with parent communication and analyze client data.
• Research literature related to client programs.
• Oversee implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others.
• Complete monthly mock exams and follow a tailored BCBA Readiness Plan.

Requirements

• Within 6 months of completing a BACB-verified Master’s/Post-Graduate coursework sequence.
• Active RBT certification.
• At least 60% of BACB supervision requirements completed.
• Reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork hours.
• 15 days PTO + 7 paid holidays.
• Paid CPR/BLS certification.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA, life insurance, and more.
• DailyPay for flexible access to earnings.
• Employee recognition & referral programs.
• University partnerships with tuition discounts.

Pay

$28.50/hour

About Behavioral Innovations

For 25 years, Behavioral Innovations has combined clinical excellence with a people-first approach—earning recognition as Company of the Year and a spot on the Inc. 5000. Our core values include a caring, accountable, collaborative, and family-focused approach to ABA therapy. We’re committed to helping clients thrive and supporting apprentices as they become confident, capable BCBAs.