About the role#
This fellowship provides paid supervision hours through a structured clinical program designed to help candidates meet the requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. Fellows provide one-on-one ABA behavior interventions and complete unrestricted activities as defined by the BACB. The program includes a 7-level development curriculum, BCBA mentorship, and access to exam preparation resources.
What you'll do#
- Build trusting relationships with clients through social interaction.
- Encourage the development of communication, social skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Guide clients toward safe behaviors and provide positive reinforcement to increase desirable outcomes.
- Collect unbiased behavior data and communicate proactively with the clinical team and families.
- Train staff and caregivers on behavior-analytic programs.
- Conduct assessments, research relevant literature, and write or revise behavior-analytic programs.
- Work directly with a BCBA Mentor on guided practice of the BCBA role.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or graduation from a BACB-approved Master’s or Certification Program (must meet specific exam pass rate or accreditation criteria).
- Ability to pass the RBT exam within 30 days of employment.
- Must serve as an active RBT with Helping Hands Family for at least 60 days.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families and recording session notes.
- Majors in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Human Resources, or Criminal Justice are relevant to this clinical path.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401k with match, and medical/dental/vision coverage.
