Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Intern

University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida

$45,731 - $45,731/yrTemporary Intern On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Intern · $45,731 - $45,731/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-49% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Gainesville, Florida ($90,000)

49 similar openings in the Gainesville area · median $91,500

$39,367 · lowesthighest · $156,000

this role: $45,731median $90,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Gainesville, Florida salarys. This role sits in the 9th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 49% below the Gainesville, Florida median for behavioral health roles.

The BCBA Intern will participate in clinical activities including assessment, treatment, and consultation across specialized behavior analytic training tracks. They will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality mental health care and engage in clinical research initiatives.

Classification Title

OPS

Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Interns participate in behavior analytic clinical activities with the aims of gaining specialized training in assessment, treatment, supervision, leadership, consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills. BCBA-Interns will gain experience across growing clinical and research programs dedicated to the UF Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Mission.

BCBA-interns work with a range of clinical presentations, and clinical services and training activities are conducted in-person. BCBA-Interns will be participating in one of three behavior analytic training tracks (Severe Behavior, Inpatient Consultation, Severe Feeding Disorders). BCBA-interns work collaboratively with a range of providers (e.g., licensed mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists, etc.), and the program emphasizes strong and accessible supervision and consultation. The program also encourages interns’ engagement in clinical research.

As part of state-funded initiatives under SB112, this position plays a key role in advancing UF Health’s mission to expand behavioral health and psychiatric services and increase access to comprehensive, high-quality mental health care for the communities we serve.

Advertised Salary

$45,731.30

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) in good standing

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children/adolescents in a behavior analytic context

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11

55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Posting details

Employment type: Temporary, Intern
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $45,731 - $45,731/yr
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Application: Employer website

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