Fieldwork Activities and Training Objectives

During the fieldwork, the trainee will engage in the following types of activities:

•Conducting assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e.g., stimulus preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment) or for evaluating behavioral interventions
• Designing, implementing, and systematically monitoring skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs
• Writing behavior/treatment plans, progress summaries, clinical notes, transition summaries, and professional correspondence
• Overseeing the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others
• Training others, designing behavioral systems, and performance management
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with caregivers and other professionals
• Other activities normally performed by a behavior analyst that are directly related to behavior analysis such as attending planning meetings regarding the behavior-analytic program and researching the literature that is relevant to a current client’s programming
• Observation and data collection
• Training staff and caregivers on behavior-analytic programs or content
• Meeting with clients about behavior-analytic programming and services
• Conducting behavior-analytic assessments (e.g., functional analyses, stimulus preference assessments) • Data graphing and analysis
• Researching the literature relevant to a current client’s programming

• Writing and revising behavior-analytic programs By the end of the fieldwork, the trainee will be proficient in the above activities and objectives. All of the lessons and supervision are aligned with the curriculum given on the BCBA 4th and 5th edition task lists.

Trainee Agrees to:

1. Provide proof of the completed Pre-Experience Checklist to the supervisor prior to the onset of fieldwork.
2. Begin fieldwork only after starting qualifying coursework.
3. Compensate the supervisor at a monthly rate of $200 per month for consulting services if available. All payments will be automated monthly payments be through PayPal, or another protected payment source.
4. A one time fee of $97is due for the BCBA Study Manual and supervision guideline. **$97 will be reimbursed as long as Supervisee completes all Supervison and passes the 3 mock exams provided by Path 4 ABA, PLLC if they are not satisfied with the product.  The manual is to be purchased at:

https://path4aba.org/bcba-study-guide/
5. Send monthly supervision tracking forms for signatures to by the 30th monthly; and adhere to the BACB guidelines on distance supervision.  You can sign up for auto pay here for a discounted rate here and set a monthly reminder in your phone to keep this as systematic as possible:

https://path4aba.org/remote-bcba-supervision/

Supervisor Agrees to:

1. Meet the BACB’s supervision eligibility requirements (see BACB fieldwork requirements) and provide proof of eligibility to supervise the trainee prior to the onset of fieldwork.
2. Not accept remuneration from the trainee above the negotiated hourly rate or salary identified above.
3. Provide supervision in accordance with the BACB’s ethics requirements, including, but not limited to providing supervision to the trainee only within the boundaries of his/her competence.
4. Provide ongoing documented performance feedback to the trainee in accordance with BACB’s ethics requirements, including, but not limited to, providing feedback on the trainee’s progress toward stated training objectives (e.g., including specific areas where the trainee is making adequate or inadequate progress) and client interactions.
5. Sign the Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms if the fieldwork hours are completed satisfactorily.
6. Terminate the supervision relationship in the following situations:
a. Fieldwork hours are completed satisfactorily.
b. Progress is not made after _3_ instances of corrective feedback.
c. Egregious violations of the BACB’s ethics requirements.

Trainee and Supervisor Agree to:

1. Meet and stay up-to-date on the BACB fieldwork requirements (e.g., requirements for documentation, acceptable activities) for the duration of the fieldwork.
2. Abide by the BACB’s ethics requirements (e.g., confidentiality, consent for services, professionalism) and relevant laws.
3. Work together to facilitate in-depth discussion/understanding of issues affecting practice - both personally and professionally.

4. Keep all information relating to current or potential clients including, but not limited to, any medical or clinical information, confidential in whatever form.
5. Ensure that clients have consented to the observation of service delivery and sharing of confidential client information.
6. Work together to facilitate in-depth discussion and understanding of issues affecting practice to improve the trainee’s behavior-analytic expertise.
7. Protect the time and space for supervision by keeping to agreed upon appointments and the time allotted. Privacy will be respected and interruptions avoided. Any party requiring a variance in schedule will notify the other party as early as possible if rescheduling of supervision is needed.
8. Retain this contract, documentation of fieldwork and supervision, and the Monthly and Final Fieldwork Verification Forms for seven years.

Termination:

This agreement shall be effective on the aforementioned date and shall remain in effect until either party terminates this agreement by providing _3_ day’s advance written notice to the other of the intention to terminate. In the event of termination, clause _8_, shall survive and remain valid.

Curriculum:

your supervision experience will be guided by a comprehensive study manual that correlates with the 4th, 5th and 6th editon curriculum.  Please purchase it prior to your first session.  It's 100% money back guaranteed.

https://path4aba.org/bcba-study-guide/

Entire Agreement.

This contract contains the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

All parties agree to the stipulations herein: