Behavioral Technician Internships
Behavioral technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on client-facing experience, mentorship from working behavioral technicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Opportunities are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, with ABA Support Services among the employers posting roles now.
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Internships, Field Experience and Practicums;
Enhance your academic knowledge with practical experience and grow your resume!
ABA Support Services offers, in affiliation with approved universities, paid internships, field experience and practicums.
Why Select ABA Support Services for your internship, field experience or practicum?
- Resume growth and career advancement
- Enhance your academic knowledge with practical experience outside of the classroom environment
- Gain hands on, real world experience
- Close and ongoing supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
- Professional growth opportunities within ABA Support Services
- Support and guidance from an experience clinical team
- Meaningful one-on-one work with clients and families
- ABASS provides necessary resources, at no cost to you, to complete your internship, field experience or practicum
- competitive pay
What you'll do as an intern:
Unlike most internships, you'll assigned real cases and will work under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll work directly with children to help them develop meaningful skills and make progress toward individualized goals. You'll implement treatment plans under the guidance of our clinical team, collect data, collaborate with supervisors, and provide one-on-one behavioral support in setting such as homes, schools, clinics and the community with the approval of your university.
Who we are looking for: We're interested in candidates studying psychology, education, behavioral health, ABA, child care, social services and other related fields.
Successful candidates are compassionate, dependable, eager to learn and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements:Prior experience working with children required is preferred but not required. . We provide extensive training! Willingness to learn and reliability is a must!
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. This position works on site where our client is located. We will assign you to cases based upon your geographic location, willingness to travel and approval of your university.
Completed background clearances required prior to hire.
Must be able to assume a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.
Internships, Field Experience and Practicums;
Enhance your academic knowledge with practical experience and grow your resume!
ABA Support Services offers, in affiliation with approved universities, paid internships, field experience and practicums.
Why Select ABA Support Services for your internship, field experience or practicum?
- Resume growth and career advancement
- Enhance your academic knowledge with practical experience outside of the classroom environment
- Gain hands on, real world experience
- Close and ongoing supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
- Professional growth opportunities within ABA Support Services
- Support and guidance from an experience clinical team
- Meaningful one-on-one work with clients and families
- ABASS provides necessary resources, at no cost to you, to complete your internship, field experience or practicum
- competitive pay
What you'll do as an intern:
Unlike most internships, you'll assigned real cases and will work under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll work directly with children to help them develop meaningful skills and make progress toward individualized goals. You'll implement treatment plans under the guidance of our clinical team, collect data, collaborate with supervisors, and provide one-on-one behavioral support in setting such as homes, schools, clinics and the community with the approval of your university.
Who we are looking for: We're interested in candidates studying psychology, education, behavioral health, ABA, child care, social services and other related fields.
Successful candidates are compassionate, dependable, eager to learn and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements:Prior experience working with children required is preferred but not required. . We provide extensive training! Willingness to learn and reliability is a must!
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. This position works on site where our client is located. We will assign you to cases based upon your geographic location, willingness to travel and approval of your university.
Completed background clearances required prior to hire.
Must be able to assume a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.
Behavioral Technician Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Behavioral Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large behavioral health employers and clinic networks recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the calendar year turns. Smaller agencies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Starting your search well before you need the role gives you access to both pools.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Behavioral technician intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your coursework and projects carry the most weight. Document two or three structured observation write-ups, behavior tracking samples, or session logs, and be ready to walk through your data collection method and what the outcome showed.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors with clinical connections often know which agencies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller clinic operators running cohorts without campus partnerships widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Behavioral technician intern screens typically include scenario-based questions on how you'd respond to client behavior, ethical judgment calls, and your familiarity with data collection procedures. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning, since interviewers weigh how you think through situations as much as the specific answer you land on.
Target structured internship pipelines at larger employers
Larger behavioral health organizations and autism services networks run cohort-based intern programs designed to train people new to the field, often pairing participants with a supervising BCBA throughout. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your location and goals and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the behavioral technician internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's filters let you narrow by work type from the start.
Behavioral Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral technician internship?
Lead with coursework and documented case studies rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A session log, behavior tracking sample, or structured observation write-up gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a behavioral technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount on the team, and whether you discuss return-offer timing with your supervisor before the internship ends. Position for it by delivering well, but don't count on it when planning your job search.
When should I apply for behavioral technician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers and clinic networks recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up cohorts before the new year. Smaller agencies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push gives you the widest window.
Are behavioral technician internships paid?
Most professional behavioral technician internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or through academic credit programs, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a behavioral technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history. Two or three documented projects showing the behavioral frameworks applied, the data collection methods used, and links to observation logs or case study write-ups give reviewers something concrete to evaluate. Add relevant coursework in applied behavior analysis or psychology, keep everything to one page, and list any RBT coursework or supervised hours completed.
Are there remote behavioral technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the behavioral technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get behavioral technician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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