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 ReggioABA™ (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.

Pursuing Your BCBA? Gain Meaningful Supervision & Hands-On Experience at AB Spectrum!

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!
 

Clinic Locations - Missouri
Ballwin | St. Peters | Florissant | Mehlville | Wright City

Practicum Program Details

• 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.

Practicum Position Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

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