Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Student Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Volunteer Clinical Supervision Internship
Premiere Behavioral Supports
New Jersey

Premiere Behavioral Supports is seeking a motivated and professional BCBA student to complete fieldwork hours through a structured volunteer internship. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate student enrolled in an ABA program who is actively pursuing BCBA certification and seeking high-quality supervision in a real-world service environment.

This is an unpaid internship. In exchange, the selected intern will receive free supervision hours from a qualified BCBA in accordance with BACB fieldwork requirements.

About Premiere Behavioral Supports

Premiere Behavioral Supports provides person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges throughout New Jersey. Our work is grounded in clinical integrity, accountability, and meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

We are committed to ethical practice, strong documentation standards, and collaborative interdisciplinary care.

Position Overview

The BCBA Student Intern will work directly under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed BCBA. This internship is observational and supervisory in nature. The intern will not provide direct care services, will not be assigned independent cases, and will never be alone with clients.

The purpose of this role is to support professional development through structured learning, case review, data analysis, and supervised clinical exposure.

Learning Opportunities

The intern will gain experience in:

• Reviewing and analyzing behavior intervention plans

• Assisting with functional behavior assessment components

• Data collection system review and interpretation

• Graphing and data analysis

• Treatment plan updates and documentation review

• Ethical case discussion and clinical decision-making processes

• Parent and team collaboration processes (observational)

• Understanding compliance requirements within DDD services

• Exposure to quality assurance and documentation standards

All activities will occur under direct BCBA supervision.

Important Safeguards

• The intern will not deliver billable services.

• The intern will not implement behavior plans independently.

• The intern will not provide therapy sessions.

• The intern will not transport clients.

• The intern will not be left alone with clients at any time.

• The intern's role is educational and observational.

This structure ensures client safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical practice.

Supervision Structure

• Supervision will meet BACB fieldwork requirements.

• Supervision hours will be documented appropriately.

• Ongoing feedback will be provided.

• Professional conduct and confidentiality are mandatory.

Interns are expected to take initiative in preparing questions, reviewing materials, and actively engaging in the supervision process.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

• Actively pursuing BCBA certification

• Eligible to begin accruing supervised fieldwork hours

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Professional demeanor and ethical mindset

• Willingness to adhere to HIPAA and agency confidentiality standards

Preferred but not required:

• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

• Familiarity with DDD service environments

Commitment

• Flexible scheduling based on supervision availability

• Minimum recommended commitment of 10–15 hours per month

• Internship duration to be determined based on supervision agreement

Why This Opportunity Matters

Clinical supervision is one of the most important components of BCBA development. This internship offers exposure to real cases, ethical discussions, documentation standards, and decision-making processes within a high-accountability service environment.

This is not shadowing without structure. It is guided, intentional learning designed to prepare the intern for responsible independent practice.