Intern with Colorado Behavior and Learning Group

Dependable. Experienced. Caring.

At Colorado Behavior and Learning Group (CBLG), we believe that true care goes beyond therapy sessions. Our mission is to provide high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children, teens, and young adults with diverse needs. We proudly serve learners ages 2–22 across in-home, center-based, school, and residential settings, offering specialized support for clients with high-intensity interfering behaviors.

CBLG is owned and managed by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), creating an environment where mentorship, consultation, and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

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Why Choose Our Internship Program?

Our Graduate Student Intern Program is designed to prepare the next generation of behavior analysts with the skills, confidence, and professionalism they need to succeed. With 30+ BCBAs and BCaBAs on staff, interns gain direct access to expert supervision, coaching, and mentorship

Comprehensive Supervision

  • Our interns participate in two group supervision meetings each month covering applied learning, role plays, collaboration, and task-list content.

  • Our interns also meet monthly 1:1 with Senior BCBA mentors to refine clinical and professional skills.

Hands-On Experience

  • Participate in intake assessments, caregiver teaching, program development, literature reviews, staff training, and feedback delivery.

  • Contribute to student-led projects that improve systems, develop clinical tools, and foster community collaboration.

  • Assist with RBT onboarding and training presentations to strengthen leadership and teaching skills

Rigorous Professional Development

  • Structured curriculum targeting both technical ABA competencies and interpersonal skills.

  • Ongoing feedback to help build empathetic, collaborative, and humble clinicians.

Workplace Culture and Expectations

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    Intern Program Expectations

    Our program is designed for motivated, dedicated students ready to make a difference. Interns are expected to:

    -Maintain at least 30 direct session hours per week.

    -Complete 8+ unrestricted hours weekly through diverse assignments.

    -Attend all required group supervision sessions and monthly BCBA mentorship meetings.

    -Make consistent progress on individual intern projects.

    -Uphold professionalism and client care standards at all times

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    Workplace Culture at CLBG

    At CBLG, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative environment where learning never stops. Our team culture is built on:

    -Mentorship at every level – guidance from experienced BCBAs who have passed clinical and supervisory skill audits.

    -Collaboration across disciplines – working closely with agencies, schools, and families to ensure well-rounded client support.

    -Growth mindset – interns receive feedback not only on clinical skills but also on communication, professionalism, and teamwork.

    We believe in shaping clinicians who are competent, compassionate, and confident.

About the Program

Intern with CBLG and become part of a team that is shaping the future of ABA therapy—one learner, one family, and one clinician at a time

For more information about CBLG's Student Intern Program, contact the Director of Clinical Services: katherine.donahoe@coloradobehavior.com

For more information about BCBAs, BCaBAs, and the BACB's fieldwork requirements, visit: www.BACB.com

  • After meeting the below criteria, you can schedule a formal orientation with the Director of Clinical Services:

    • You are a current RBT

    • You are currently enrolled in coursework that qualifies for BCBA or

    • BCaBA certification, or you have been formally accepted into such coursework and will start within three months

    • You have been employed by CBLG for at least 90 days

    • You are scheduled for a minimum of 30 direct hours per week

    • You are in good standing with CBLG (i.e., no disciplinary action in place, such as a performance improvement plan)

  • Following orientation, you will complete the following to test into the program:

    • Complete the BACB Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet

    • Complete the CBLG Student Intern Experience Form

    • Pass the CBLG Experience Standards Pre-Test at 100%

    • Pass the CBLG Ethics Code Quiz at 100%

    • Score at least 80% on the Direct Implementation Checklist across three

    • assessments, including at least one assessment with a Senior BCBA

    • All entry documents uploaded into your Student Intern OneDrive folder

    • Formal approval from the Director of Clinical Services

  • After entering, you will maintain the following to stay in the program:

    • Maintain a schedule of at least 30 hours of direct sessions per week

    • Complete a minimum of 8+ unrestricted hours per week

    • Schedule monthly 1:1 meetings with a Senior BCBA

    • Complete 20-130 Experience Hours per month (per BACB guidelines)

    • Attend two mandatory group supervision meetings each month

    • Make consistent progress on your assigned student intern project

    • Demonstrate progress in areas in which you have received feedback

    • Remain in good standing with CBLG (i.e., no performance improvement plan)

    • Maintain no more than 2 missed deadlines for fieldwork assignments

    • Maintain 90% attendance rate across your direct sessions

    • Maintain exceptional professionalism across clients, caregivers, supervisors, and staff