Behavior Analyst Trainee (RBT) | Paid BCBA Fieldwork

Company Description Ascent Developmental Group, LLC provides compassionate, evidence-based services for neurodivergent children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. The organization centers dignity, autonomy, assent, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes, focusing on communication, independence, self-advocacy, adaptive skills, and long-term quality of life. Families are active partners in care through caregiver training and close collaboration with schools, medical providers, and other professionals. Ascent invests in clinician development with structured mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and clear advancement pathways for behavior technicians, trainees, and BCBAs. The team is growing toward a comprehensive interdisciplinary model while maintaining priorities of clinical quality, employee experience, financial sustainability, and purposeful growth.

• Behavior Analyst Trainee (RBT)Paid BCBA Fieldwork & Executive Clinical Mentorship
• Location: Charlotte/Huntersville, NC area | In-home services generally within 30 miles of the employee’s home
• Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week
• Compensation: $26–$30/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Position Overview
• Ascent Developmental Group is seeking a Behavior Analyst Trainee who is actively working toward BCBA certification and wants more than a traditional RBT position.
• This role combines hands-on clinical experience with structured opportunities to develop the competencies needed to transition successfully from RBT to Behavior Analyst. The Behavior Analyst Trainee will provide in-home ABA services while working closely with supervising Behavior Analysts on assessment, treatment planning, programming, data analysis, caregiver collaboration, and other behavior-analytic activities.
• In addition to clinical supervision, the trainee will serve in an apprenticeship role with Ascent’s Owner and Executive Clinical Director, gaining exposure to advanced clinical decision-making, case conceptualization, program development, leadership, and the broader responsibilities of practicing as a BCBA.
• This position is intended for someone who wants to intentionally prepare for the role and responsibilities of a Behavior Analyst—not simply accumulate supervision hours.
• Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality, individualized ABA services to clients in their homes.
• Implement behavior-analytic treatment plans with fidelity and collect accurate clinical data.
• Monitor client progress and communicate relevant observations and concerns to supervising clinicians.
• Collaborate with BCBAs on assessment, data analysis, treatment planning, programming, and treatment modification.
• Assist with behavior-analytic assessments and other clinical activities under appropriate supervision.
• Participate in paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork activities aligned with BCBA supervised fieldwork requirements.
• Develop competency in clinical decision-making, case conceptualization, caregiver collaboration, assessment, programming, and data-based treatment decisions.
• Participate in structured supervision, mentorship, professional development, and clinical training.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with clients, caregivers, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Maintain RBT certification and adhere to applicable ethical, professional, organizational, and regulatory standards.
• Take an active role in professional development and progression toward BCBA certification.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates must:
• Hold an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Have at least 6 months of experience providing ABA services.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• Be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field that meets applicable BCBA educational requirements.
• Be actively pursuing supervised fieldwork toward BCBA certification.
• Be available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable providing services in clients’ homes.
• Be willing and able to travel to client locations generally within approximately 30 miles of the employee’s home.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Ascent is committed to making the trainee experience both professionally valuable and financially sustainable.
• Benefits include:
• $26–$30/hour
• Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week
• Paid supervised fieldwork opportunities, including restricted and unrestricted activities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Technology stipend
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Conference registration stipend
• RBT Professional Development Units (PDUs) provided at no cost
• Ongoing clinical training and professional development
• Structured BCBA supervision and mentorship
• Direct apprenticeship and mentorship with the Owner/Executive Clinical Director
• BCBA exam passing bonus
• Who We’re Looking For
• We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, receptive to feedback, and serious about becoming an excellent Behavior Analyst.
• The strongest candidate will want to understand the why behind clinical decisions, not simply learn what to do. They will be interested in developing strong clinical judgment, learning how to analyze complex cases, collaborating effectively with families and colleagues, and taking an active role in their own professional development.
• At Ascent, supervised fieldwork is not treated as an administrative requirement or a box to check. It is preparation for the clinical, ethical, and professional responsibility of becoming a BCBA.
• Application Requirements
• Applicants should submit:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Three professional references
• Responses to the supplemental application questions below
• Applicants may also be asked to provide documentation of current RBT certification and BCBA supervised fieldwork status during the hiring process.
• Supplemental Questions
• Are you currently certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?
• Are you currently enrolled in, or have you recently graduated from, a master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field that meets applicable BCBA educational requirements?
• Are you currently accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification?
• How many months or years of experience do you have providing ABA services?
• Are you available to work Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM?
• Are you willing and able to provide in-home services generally within approximately 30 miles of your home?