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Everest Program: Ascend to Your BCBA Career with Action Behavior Centers

Written by Action Behavior Centers | Sep 12, 2024 10:21:05 PM

Welcome to the Everest Program at Action Behavior Centers (ABC), where we are committed to helping aspiring clinicians achieve their future career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This program is designed to fast-track your journey to becoming a BCBA by providing you with everything you need—study materials, unrestricted fieldwork hours, and personalized coaching from our clinical supervisors.

Your Path to Success: From Therapist to BCBA

At ABC, we understand that the journey to becoming a BCBA can seem daunting, but with our Everest Program, you are never alone. We provide comprehensive support every step of the way, from your initial role as a therapist to the moment you become a fully certified BCBA. 

Let’s break down the steps:

Step 1: Therapist

Eligibility:

  • Actively employed as a Behavioral Therapist (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at ABC.
  • If a BT, must obtain RBT certification within 90 days of hire.

Benefits:

  • 100% paid 40-hour RBT training course, Initial Competency Assessment, and exam fees.
  • Partnerships and scholarships with leading universities for discounted undergraduate and graduate tuition rates.
  • Coordination with SoFi Financial to reduce interest rates and monthly payments on existing loans.
  • Annual contributions to support student loan repayment through our loan repayment program.

Step 2: Trainee

Eligibility for internal candidates:

  • Must be a credentialed RBT with dedicated competence and performance demonstrated through an evaluation, competency, and employee records review.
  • Enrolled in a Verified Course Sequence.
  • Commitment to a supervision agreement between the trainee and supervisor.
  • Employed at ABC for a minimum of 30 days.
  • Formal recommendation from ABC’s clinical supervisor.

Benefits:

  • Support from your Clinical Director (CD) and clinical supervisor.
  • No-cost fieldwork supervision hours, with no deduction from wages.
  • Mentorship, monthly meetings, and unique learning opportunities.
  • Incentive pay for monthly accumulation of unrestricted hours (up to $700 each quarter).
  • Specialty swag.
  • Learning Opportunities with ABC’s Badge Up Program.

Step 3: Rising Star

Eligibility for external candidates:

  • Current RBT credential.
  • Demonstrate completion of 900 unrestricted hours and 800 restricted fieldwork hours.
  • Graduate coursework is completed or will be completed within six months of starting at ABC.
  • Expected timeline to sit for the BACB exam within six months of starting at ABC.
  • Formal recommendation from a Regional Clinical Director through an external interview process.

Benefits:

  • Increased compensation, with an additional raise upon completing 1080 unrestricted hours.
  • Fully paid off schedule time - 80% of the hours applied towards unrestricted skills training hours and 20% of the hours applied towards the BDS modules.
  • Complementary skill training curriculum and exam prep materials through Behavior Development Solutions (BDS).
  • Incentive pay for successful completion of ABC’s skills training curriculum ($500).
  • Incentive pay for successful completion of BDS Modules ($500).
  • All-expenses-paid invite to the annual ABCaba conference and the ABC Leadership Summit.
  • Specialty swag.

Step 4: Rising Star+

Eligibility for external candidates:
  • Current RBT credential.
  • Master’s program completed.
  • All fieldwork hours completed.
  • BCBA certification exam scheduled within 30 days of starting at ABC.
  • Formal recommendation from a Regional Clinical Director through an external interview process.

Benefits:

  • Pay bump to $30.00/hr.
  • Complementary exam prep materials through Behavior Development Solutions (BDS).
  • Group study sessions.
  • Incentive pay for successful completion of BDS modules ($500).
  • Qualify for three paid weeks off the schedule to prepare for the BCBA exam.
  • $5,000 bonus for passing the BCBA exam on the first attempt after starting ABC employment.
  • $2,500 bonus for passing the BCBA exam on the second attempt after starting ABC employment.Reimbursed exam fees for the passed exam.
  • All-expenses-paid invite to the annual ABCaba conference and the ABC Leadership Summit.
  • Specialty Swag.

Why Choose the Everest Program?

Our RBT to BCBA Program offers unparalleled support and resources compared to other programs. With automatic enrollment in our Accelerate program, monthly bonuses, and prepaid exam prep materials, ABC ensures that you have everything you need to succeed. 

To help you understand the exceptional benefits and support offered by Action Behavior Centers, here's a comparison chart of our RBT to BCBA program in comparison to other programs provided by other leading ABA therapy companies:

Start Your Ascent Today

Ready to fulfill your clinical career aspirations and climb Everest with ABC? Apply online today or fill out the form below to get started. We believe in you and are here to support you every step of the way.

Visit JoinABC.com for more details and to view open positions.

Ascend with us, reach new summits, and let's celebrate your success together. Because at Action Behavior Centers, we don't just inspire change; we empower it!