Elevate is Centria’s paid practicum program designed to help future clinicians grow with confidence, competence, and purpose—all while getting the support, supervision, and mentorship they need.

Elevate is Centria’s paid practicum program designed to help future clinicians grow with confidence, competence, and purpose—all while getting the support, supervision, and mentorship they need.

Centria’s Field-Work Program

Elevate is a full-time, paid practicum experience designed to support aspiring BCBAs through every stage of their fieldwork journey. Participants receive benefits like PTO and health insurance, along with paid supervision for both restricted and unrestricted hours—eliminating the stress of unpaid placements.

The program follows a 3-stage path—Emerge, Empower, Ascend—paired with individualized mentorship and tight-knit cohorts that build both skills and confidence. With a clear roadmap and ongoing support, Elevate doesn’t just support you in becoming a BCBA but also in becoming a Centria BCBA.

  • Full-Time Employment

    You're hired as a full-time employee with benefits, including PTO and health coverage.

  • Earn While You Learn

    All of your supervision hours (restricted and unrestricted) are paid.

  • No Hour Hunting

    We give you a clear, structured plan to earn your hours stress-free.

  • Structured Growth

    Our 3-stage journey helps you visualize, track, and celebrate progress.

  • Mentorship & Community

    You’ll be supported through 1:1 mentorship and small group learning environments.

The Journey to

A Clear Path to BCBA

Progress through three stages of Elevate, each with clear goals, meaningful support, and branded SWAG to celebrate your success.

  • Student
  • Associate
  • Consultant
Student

Emerge into your journey as a student.

Target: To obain around 670 hours
Focus: Build foundational skills
Hour Distribution: 80–85% Restricted / 15–20% Unrestricted
Mentorship: Small Cohort Mentorship & 1:1 Supervision focused on individualized clinical application, progress, and competency.

Clinical Apprentices with 600+ hours can test out to elevate to the Empower level

Associate

Empower your purpose as an associate.

Target: To obtain around 1,400 hours
Focus: Apply knowledge with confidence
Hour Distribution: 50–60% Restricted / 40–50% Unrestricted
Mentorship: Small Cohort Mentorship & 1:1 Supervision focused on individualized clinical application, progress, and competency.
Compensation: $250 Program Bonus

Clinical Apprentices with 1300+ hours can test out to elevate to the Ascend level

Consultant

Ascend to leadership as a consultant.

Target: To obtain 2,000 hours
Focus: Lead with purpose and clinical expertise
Hour Distribution: 15–20% Restricted / 80–85% Unrestricted
Mentorship: Small Cohort Mentorship & 1:1 Supervision focused on individualized clinical application, progress, and competency.
Compensation: $500 Program Bonus

Is Elevate Right for You?

  • Current or future Centria BT/RBT
  • Enrolled in a graduate-level ABA program
  • Looking for full-time, hands-on experience
  • Seeking mentorship, structure, and paid supervision
  • Committed to becoming a Centria BCBA

Already in a program? That’s great! Elevate is designed to fast-track you to where you need to be in our program!

Ready to Ascend?

Our Elevate program roles are limited and only available through our Clinical Apprentice job postings. Don’t miss your chance to join a program designed for your success.

To learn more or to get started, email elevate@centriahealthcare.com.