Behavior Analyst Trainee

Behavior Analyst Trainee
Bright Lights, part of the Sevita family
Ridgeland, SC

Bright Lights, part of the Sevita family, is seeking a Behavior Analyst Trainee to support individuals receiving center-based ABA services in South Carolina. This opportunity is designed for graduate students and emerging professionals who are actively working toward BCBA certification and are looking to continue building their clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Behavior Analyst Trainee role provides hands-on experience in both direct therapy and supervised clinical tasks. Trainees work alongside experienced BCBAs to support learner progress, strengthen clinical judgment, participate in case discussions, and prepare for the responsibilities of becoming a future BCBA.

This position offers paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork opportunities, structured mentorship, and access to exam preparation support through the Pass the Big ABA program. Trainees also follow a BCBA Readiness Plan designed to support their growth and transition into future clinical roles.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst Trainee will provide direct therapy to learners on assigned caseloads while supporting the implementation of individualized behavior-analytic programming. This role also supports BCBAs with clinical and indirect supervision tasks, including data review, learner progress monitoring, caregiver communication preparation, staff training support, and behavior support planning.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with a small trainee-level caseload under BCBA supervision, researching behavior-analytic literature related to learner programming, participating in case discussions, supporting implementation fidelity, and engaging in structured BCBA exam preparation activities.

Qualifications

Candidates should be currently enrolled in or completing a BACB-verified master’s or post-graduate coursework sequence and be eligible to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification. Active RBT certification is preferred.

Candidates must have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, an interest in developing as a future BCBA, and a desire to work in a collaborative ABA setting.

Why Join Bright Lights

At Bright Lights, Behavior Analyst Trainees have the opportunity to gain meaningful clinical experience while receiving support from experienced BCBAs who are invested in their professional growth. This role is designed to help trainees apply what they are learning in their graduate coursework, build confidence in behavior-analytic practice, and prepare for the next step in their ABA career.

If you are working toward BCBA certification and looking for a role that offers mentorship, paid fieldwork opportunities, hands-on clinical experience, and a supportive team environment, Bright Lights may be the right next step for you.