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Southeast Psych Nashville
Brentwood, Tennessee

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$105-$109/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Compensation: 56% Commission Split of an average hourly rate of $195 per hour; paid bi-weekly less applicable withholdings and deductions)
  • Employment Type: W-2 Employee, Part-Time (with opportunities to increase to Full-Time)
  • Schedule: Flexible; hours vary based on caseload development
  • Location: Brentwood, TN

Southeast Psych Nashville is an innovative psychology practice with over 15 clinicians providing therapeutic and assessment services for children through adults. We are seeking a collaborative, compassionate BCBA to join our team. Southeast Psych provides clients with top-tier services in a uniquely light and welcoming environment, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values of Fun, Innovation, Relationships, and Excellence.

Role Summary

Southeast Psych is seeking a motivated Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide direct, evidence-based services across home, school, and community settings, including conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and supporting skill development. This role collaborates with families and multidisciplinary providers, maintains accurate documentation, and ensures high-quality, compliant care.

The BCBA will also support the growth of Southeast Psych’s ABA service line by building referral relationships, assisting with outreach and program development, and collaborating with leadership to establish scalable services and workflows.

  • Behavior Analyst Responsibilities
  • Provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in home, school, and community settings
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust behavior intervention and skill acquisition programs
  • Provide parent and caregiver training, education, and consultation
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers within Southeast Psych to support coordinated care
  • Contribute to the development and expansion of Southeast Psych’s ABA service line
  • Build and maintain referral relationships within the community
  • Collaborate with Southeast Psych leadership on marketing and outreach efforts to drive program awareness
  • Collaborate with Southeast Psych leadership to establish workflows and service procedures
  • Maintain compliance with ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation: 56% Commission Split (approximately $195/hour); paid bi-weekly
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Billing, scheduling, marketing, and intake support · Access to a comprehensive ABA professional development program at no cost

Requirements

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Requirements
  • Active, unrestricted licensure as a Behavior Analyst in Tennessee and Board Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Master’s or doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related human services field

Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with client.

Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans and skill acquisition programs (including DTT and naturalistic ABA approaches) for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors across the age groups.

  • Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction.
  • Participation in ongoing in-house training and required professional development.
  • Bringing an existing patient caseload preferred.

About Southeast Psych

Southeast Psych is a highly respected psychology and counseling practice based in Nashville, Tennessee, serving children, adolescents, and adults across the state. The practice offers personalized, evidence-based services (including individual, group, and couples counseling) delivered by a carefully selected team of licensed clinicians known for both clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Southeast Psych supports individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to trauma, life transitions, and personal growth. Grounded in the belief that psychology enhances lives, the practice serves clients of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking greater balance, purpose, and well-being.

Southeast Psych is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Southeast Psych is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Southeast Psych is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will provide direct evidence-based ABA services across various settings, including conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the growth of the ABA service line through outreach and program development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningParent trainingCaregiver consultationReferral relationship buildingMultidisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Tennessee, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (18 salary observations; 71 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,401 salary observations; 5,238 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 18% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $104k (middle half $55k–$133k)157 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$93k median in Tennessee$92k nationally (+1%)18 state / 1,401 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Tennessee36 active2,644 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 18% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment2,932 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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<$115k
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3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 13 employers
CME allowance
84%
401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
61%
Relocation assistance
42%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,596 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southeast Psych Nashville

Mental Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Billing, scheduling, marketing, and intake support
Access to comprehensive ABA professional development program at no cost

Living in Brentwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.