PLBA (Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst )

Caravel Autism Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous reimbursement for CEs

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Caravel Autism Health in Saint Charles, Missouri, is looking for a PLBA Student Analyst to provide high-quality direct ABA therapy while working towards BCBA certification. In this role, you will implement behavior support plans, collect data, and contribute to treatment plans under BCBA supervision.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a BACB-approved program and seeks meaningful, hands-on clinical experience. Benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, health insurance, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Must have active enrollment in a BCBA or BCaBA program.
• Must obtain RBT certification within 75 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct ABA therapy.
• Implement behavior support plans and skill acquisition programs.
• Collect accurate and reliable data during therapy sessions.

Skills

Direct ABA therapy

Data collection

Behavior support plans

Analysis of behavioral data

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Enrollment in a BCBA or BCaBA program

Job description

Caravel Autism Health is committed to being the leader in ABA treatment for children on the autism spectrum. We are growing and looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want meaningful clinical experience while working toward BCBA or BCaBA certification.

If you are currently enrolled in a BACB-approved program and seeking high-quality supervised fieldwork experience, the PLBA Student Analyst role offers hands‑on clinical training, mentorship, and a clear development path through our BCBA Rise program.

Essential Functions

• Provide high‑quality direct ABA therapy across clinic, home, school, and community environments
• Implement behavior support plans (BSPs) and skill acquisition programs developed by the supervising BCBA
• Utilize evidence‑based ABA strategies, including DTT, NET, task analysis, prompting, and reinforcement strategies
• Collect accurate, timely, and reliable data during therapy sessions
• Review and monitor weekly treatment hours to ensure therapy expectations and compliance requirements are met, including maintaining delivery of at least 85% of authorized services
• Maintain client dignity, confidentiality, and safety at all times
• Contribute to client‑specific treatment plans based on assessments and developmental guidelines under BCBA supervision
• Collaborate with technicians, supervisory teammates, and caregivers to support effective and efficient service delivery
• Develop programs, advance targets, prepare materials, and implement procedural adjustments as directed
• Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Support assessments and probe new targets to inform future treatment goals
• Analyze behavioral data and assist with data‑driven clinical recommendations

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Active enrollment in a BCBA or BCaBA program and working toward BACB certification

Experience

• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or obtain RBT certification within 75 days of hire (45 days on model)
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents using ABA therapies
• Solid understanding of autism spectrum disorders and behavioral principles
• Experience applying behavior‑analytic strategies to modify behavior

Benefits

* Continuous direct clinical support, ongoing professional development, and collaborative upbeat team environment

• Generous reimbursement for CEs
• Competitive pay based on experience and education
• Benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, short and long term disability, health, dental, and vision insurance, bonuses, 401(k), mileage and drive time reimbursement, and a referral bonus program
• Unique, rewarding, hands‑on experience with a growing company
• We are dynamic, diverse, and empirically‑based. We practice family friendly methods, consistent family involvement, and state of the art procedures. We offer diverse caseloads, ongoing paid training and mentorship. We believe that all individuals, regardless of severity of disability or socio‑economic status, deserve state of the art, individualized service in a warm and supporting environment.