Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Job Description
New clinic serving the Chattanooga area coming soon!
Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time
At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).
What Makes APT Different?
- We do things differently, and it shows.
- Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
- Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
- Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
- Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do
Why You'll Love It Here
- Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
- Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
- Bonuses + Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
- Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
- Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.
What You’ll Do
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will assess, develop, implement, and document positive behavior treatment plans to be used across settings, reducing over time as skills develop. The goal of the treatment plan will be to equip the patient to communicate his/her needs, participate in age-appropriate activities and have behavior inventions which reflect position approaches.
Functions in a supervisory capacity and provides guidance to all areas of programming including, training of RBTs and BCaBAs, as well as creation and revision of behavior plans for patients.
Facilitates and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for patients and their families.
- Completes assessments and develops appropriate behavior plans to address caregiver and therapist concerns.
- Provides on-going support and training of behavioral intervention to the other members of the child’s therapy team and family/caregiver support members.
- Provides detailed daily treatment notes in EMR system and ensures daily billing of services provided.
- Makes appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed.
Completes all required documentation and supervisory requirements as stated by state board for RBT and BCaBA supervision.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in related field
- Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted certification as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
- Active KY state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst
- One year of experience as a BCBA preferred
- A passion for helping kids grow through individualized, affirming care
- An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed
- A collaborative spirit and a love for kids and collaboration
- See why we are proud to work at APT:
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Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will assess, develop, and implement positive behavior treatment plans while providing supervision and training to RBTs and BCaBAs. They are also responsible for maintaining detailed clinical documentation, billing services, and supporting families through resource identification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
In Tennessee, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (18 salary observations; 72 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,474 salary observations; 5,882 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (behavior analysis) | ranked against 44 Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $93k (middle half $86k–$98k)229 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $93k median in Tennessee | $92k nationally (+1%)18 state / 1,474 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Tennessee | 37 active | 2,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment2,933 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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