Carelinks ABA

In-home ABA therapy for autistic children

ABA Practicum Student Intern

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 9

InternshipCedar Rapids, IA, USA$19.23 - $23.08 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Be enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA Master's program.
Have completed a minimum of 600 practicum hours.
Hold RBT certification or be willing to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Hold SafetyCare certification or be willing to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Have coaching, modeling, and communication skills.
Be comfortable working independently in home-based settings.
Be willing to travel locally.

Responsibilities

Support onboarding and competency-based training for new RBTs.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, modeling, and feedback in home settings.
Step into sessions to support staff working with higher-needs clients or challenging behaviors.
Assist with in-person observations and data collection for assessments.
Help maintain treatment integrity and reduce drift in implementation.
Collaborate with BCBAs on implementation of treatment plans.
Provide direct care coverage, up to approximately 20 hours per week, to reduce cancellations.
Identify training or support gaps and help address them proactively.

Salary Range: 40000 to 48000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Carelinks is hiring Practicum Students, who are either currently enrolled or recently graduated an ABA Master's program, to support our in-home ABA team in Des Moines. This is a hands-on role for someone in an ABA Master’s program who wants meaningful field experience while helping improve staff performance, client outcomes, and overall service quality.

You will be working directly in homes alongside RBTs and BCBAs, providing coaching, support, and coverage where it is needed most.

Key Responsibilities

Support onboarding and competency-based training for new RBTs

Provide in-the-moment coaching, modeling, and feedback in home settings

Step into sessions to support staff with higher-needs clients or challenging behaviors

Assist with in-person observations and data collection for assessments

Help maintain strong treatment integrity and reduce drift in implementation

Collaborate with BCBAs on implementation of treatment plans

Provide direct care coverage (up to approximately 20 hours per week) to reduce cancellations

Identify training or support gaps and help address them proactively

Qualifications

Enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA Master’s program

Minimum of 600 practicum hours completed

RBT certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire

SafetyCare certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire

Strong coaching, modeling, and communication skills

Comfortable working independently in home-based settings

Willingness to travel locally

About the Company

Carelinks ABA

In-home ABA therapy for autistic children

Carelinks ABA provides in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across Iowa, focusing on early intervention and individualized care. Their services support families by building social, communication, academic, and daily living skills through one-on-one, home-based treatment guided by evidence-based ABA methods. They emphasize collaboration with caregivers and professionals to create tailored plans, with guidance, consistency, and encouragement for families. The company positions itself as parents-first and purpose-driven, valuing clinical integrity and shared outcomes to drive meaningful progress in real-life settings. The goal is to champion each child’s potential, support families, and create lasting community impact.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Johnston, IA
Founded: 2024

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