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Join Our Paid ABA Practicum Program – Gain Hands-On Experience While Earning!

Are you a graduate student pursuing BCBA certification and looking for a practicum opportunity that provides real-world experience, supervision, and financial support? Essential Quality Care offers a paid practicum program where you’ll work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) while receiving high-quality BCBA/BCaBA supervision—at no cost to you! Full-time and part-time positions available!

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About Essential Quality Care

  • ABA provider based in Portland, OR offering in-home and community-based ABA services to clients of all ages, from toddlers to adults.
  • Recently opened a clinic as a practicum site to support graduate students pursuing BCBA certification.
  • Provides both concentrated and regular fieldwork supervision with direct oversight from experienced BCBAs.
  • Students will work as RBTs, starting at $22 per hour, with potential pay increases based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunity for students who accumulate enough hours to be hired as BCaBAs.
  • Serves a diverse population, including autistic individuals and those with other developmental disabilities.
  • Provides additional healthcare services beyond ABA, such as occupational therapy, caregiving, nursing, and medication management.
  • Offers a unique interdisciplinary environment where practicum students collaborate with other healthcare providers for a well-rounded clinical experience.
  • Welcomes students who are located in or willing to commute to Northeast Portland and surrounding areas.
  • No cap on the number of students accepted—applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Why Choose Essential Quality Care?

  • Paid RBT Position – Earn $22/hour, with performance-based increases.
  • Free BCBA/BCaBA Supervision – Supervision included to fulfill BACB fieldwork requirements.
  • Flexible Schedule – Work around your coursework and exam preparation.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth – Structured curriculum and career coaching from experienced BCBAs.
  • CEU Support – Receive $300 annually toward Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Work with occupational therapists, nurses, and caregivers.
  • Guaranteed Job Opportunities – Pathway to BCaBA or BCBA positions after certification.
  • Performance-Based Pay Increases – Rewards for dedication and growth.
  • Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available – Choose the schedule that works best for you.
  • No Cap on Student Enrollment – Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Who Should Apply?

  • Graduate students working toward BCBA certification.
  • RBT-certified individuals (or those willing to obtain certification).
  • Passionate professionals eager to work with autistic individuals and those with developmental disabilities.
  • Candidates available for in-home and community-based work in Northeast Portland & surrounding areas.

Apply Today!

📧 Email: kgunawan@eqchomecare.com
📱 Call/Text: +1 (971) 420-7372
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Launch your ABA career with hands-on experience, expert supervision, and financial support! Apply now and start making a difference.