BCBA ($10,000 Bonus, Flexibility)
Listed compensation
$94k-$97k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
- Job Requirements
- Discover Your WOW Moment as a BCBA with ABS Kids
- Ready to make a big impact with the flexibility you’ve been looking for?
Join a company founded and led by BCBAs-where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your career can thrive.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
- Competitive Compensation
- $93,500-$97,000 /year first year guaranteed compensation
- Uncapped monthly bonus plan that allows for higher earning potential
- Signing bonus / paid relocation available
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- CEU stipend + free in-house CEUs
- Cellphone & laptop stipends
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 25 paid days off in Year 1 (30 in Year 2!)
Lifestyle Spending Account (Wellness Wallet)- earn points that convert up to $1,200/ year in bonus dollars. You can use the money for perks like a massage, Uber Eats order, gym membership and much more!
- Flexibility That Works for You
- Four 10-hour day schedule option
- Most of our BCBAs end their day between 5-5:30pm
- 25 paid days off in year 1; 30 in year 2
- Grow Your Career with Us
- Transfer opportunities across 20+ new centers opening this year
- Tailored growth paths - we help you pursue what matters most
- Strong, local leadership (promoted from within!)
- BCBA Leadership Retreats + everyday collaboration with peers
- Support to supervise and mentor future BCBAs if that’s your jam
- Supported to Do Your Best Work
- Clinical and administrative support when you need it
- Transparent communication and collaborative team culture
- Your input helps shape our programs and practices
- A workplace where BCBAs support other BCBAs
- Make a Real Impact in a Real Community
- Work with passionate, like-minded professionals
- Participate in sensory-friendly community events, Special Olympics, local partnerships, and more
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where WOW moments fuel everything we do
- What You Bring to the Table
- A passion to help children with autism and their families thrive
- Dedication to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
- Master’s degree and BCBA certification (or certification in progress-we welcome new grads!)
- Integrity, creativity, and collaboration
Who We Are
It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Ready to Experience Your WOW Moment?
Apply today - same-day interviews available!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, ethical ABA services to children with autism and their families. Collaborate with a team of professionals to shape programs and mentor future BCBAs.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree and BCBA certification. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, creativity, and a passion for helping children with autism thrive.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Tennessee, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (22 salary observations; 80 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,901 salary observations; 6,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 43% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$97k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $86k–$99k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $91k median in Tennessee | $92k nationally (−2%)22 state / 1,901 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Tennessee | 40 active | 2,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% remote · 43% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,242 in the last 30 days | 608 the 30 days before (+104%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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