Part-Time Board Certified Behavioral Analyst / BCBA

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Job Description

Our Company

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Overview

  • Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Columbia, TN | SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care

Looking for the flexibility of contract work without sacrificing meaningful clinical impact? At SpringHealth, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families while designing a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

As a Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based ABA services, lead individualized treatment planning, mentor Behavior Technicians, and partner with families to create lasting outcomes. Whether you're looking to supplement your current caseload or build a thriving contract practice, SpringHealth gives you the support, autonomy, and resources to do your best work.

Why Join SpringHealth?

  • Flexible contract schedule that works around your life
  • Provide services in homes, schools, and community settings
  • Competitive contract compensation
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families every day

What You'll Do

Provide behavioral and therapeutic support services to consumers, including assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, training, education, and clinical support.

Conduct behavioral assessments and ongoing evaluations to identify individual needs and guide service planning.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support positive outcomes.

  • Serve as a liaison with psychiatric providers and other clinical professionals to coordinate care.
  • Meet regularly with consumers and their families to provide education, support, and progress updates.
  • Respond to behavioral crises and emergencies with appropriate interventions.
  • Prepare and submit timely, accurate clinical documentation and written reports.
  • Maintain organized and compliant caseload records and documentation.
  • Collaborate as an active member of interdisciplinary and professional treatment teams.

Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to staff on behavioral intervention strategies and implemented programs.

Monitor consumer progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans based on data and clinical observations

Who We Are Looking For

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing
  • Active Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain)
  • Passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate ABA services
  • Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently while remaining connected with a supportive clinical team

Qualifications

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Must have experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis programming with behavioral intervention.

If you're passionate about improving lives and want the flexibility to practice on your terms, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and discover how SpringHealth empowers clinicians to make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to evaluate behavior, skills, and needs.

Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Design and implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

  • Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans to reflect progress and address emerging needs.
  • Apply ABA techniques to improve social, communication, academic, and daily living skills.
  • Implement strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote positive behavior changes.
  • Collect and analyze data on behavior and progress to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions.
  • Maintain detailed records and prepare reports to track patient progress and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Educate and support parents and caregivers in understanding ASD and implementing behavioral strategies at home.
  • Provide guidance on managing challenging behaviors and enhancing communication and social skills.
  • Work closely with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure a cohesive approach to treatment.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and share insights to optimize care plans and outcomes.
  • Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other direct support staff, providing training and feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and offer professional development opportunities for team members.

Engage with community resources and support networks to enhance the client’s social and environmental integration.

Ensure that all interventions and practices adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Stay current with developments in the field of behavior analysis and autism treatment, integrating new research and best practices into clinical work.

Address and manage crisis situations effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of the client and others.

  • Complete and finalize daily clinical documentation within SpringHealth’s EHR.
  • Assist in developing procedures for training materials for staff with the purpose of enhancing programs for clients and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.
  • Complete monthly & quarterly notes outlining the client’s progression through goals.

Qualifications

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.

Review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define core issues and draw conclusions.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age-appropriate activities/behaviors; understanding of CPT codes/payor rules/regulations/policies; language grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary; and research-based accepted treatment modalities and assessment.

Must have reliable transportation.

Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, infrequent lifting to 50 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, reaching, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, and squatting, walking, and climbing.

About Our Line of Business

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources.

The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit springhealthbehavioral.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentData AnalysisStaff SupervisionCrisis InterventionAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportParent EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral CoachingRegulatory ComplianceEHR Management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Tennessee, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (22 salary observations; 102 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 44% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $192k (middle half $125k–$198k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Tennessee vs national$89k median in Tennessee$93k nationally (−4%)22 state / 1,699 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Tennessee46 active2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 44% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,262 in the last 30 days577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 23 employers
11
<$100k
3
$100k-110k
11
$110k-120k
8
$120k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 23 employers
CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
39%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Mental Health Care
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Contract Schedule
Competitive Contract Compensation
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team
Autonomy to Build Contract Practice
Services in Homes, Schools, and Community Settings

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$359k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.