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Golden Steps ABA
Knoxville, Tennessee

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74k–$89k

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Job Description

#1 Referred ABA Company by BCBAs and RBTs!

Who We Are

Golden Steps ABA is on a mission to change lives—one step at a time. We’re not just building a team; we’re creating a community where inclusion, impact, and growth are the norm for our teammates and our patients. If you're ready to take the next step forward and want to be part of a crew that celebrates heart, hustle, and high standards, come thrive with us.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Unmatched CultureConnection is at the heart of who we are. Whether we’re sharing laughs at team outings, enjoying monthly lunches, or celebrating milestones together, we make time to connect, have fun, and grow as one team.

Diversity & InclusionWe thrive on different perspectives. Our strength lies in the unique experiences of our team — fostering a collaborative, inclusive space where everyone’s voice matters.

Growth & AdvancementWe don’t just hire — we invest. With a “hire-to-retire” mindset, we offer clear career paths, professional development, and advancement opportunities at every stage.

Support for Continuing EducationYour goals matter. That’s why we provide tuition discounts, CME libraries, RBT training, university discounts, ongoing mentorship and paid training. We’re helping you level up your skills and chase your career dreams.

Benefits and Perks Created to Support YouEnjoy competitive PTO, paid sick leave, health/dental/vision coverage, and a 401K with match — because great work deserves great benefits.

  • Student Loan Support Program
  • Receive up to $24,000 in tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

BCBA Job Description:

Flexible hours. Competitive Pay. The ability to develop a schedule that gives you the work life balance you deserve. Make a difference AND love doing it.

A small, employee-centric organization driven by our collective commitment to ABA excellence.

Qualifications

  • A Day in the Life:
  • Develop meaningful, evidenced-based, hierarchical programming based on data, progress and the continued assessment of the client.
  • Provide ongoing direct and indirect training and supervision to the RBT’s on patient caseload.
  • Provide on-going direct and indirect family guidance that are necessary for programming success.
  • Conduct consistent communication with all treatment team members.
  • Participate in collaborative efforts with other service providers outside of Golden Steps.
  • Review data on a timely basis and communicate when needed to team members.
  • Maintain professional boundaries as indicated by the BACB.
  • Perform comprehensive initial intake and perform recurring assessments.
  • Discharge and Transition Planning for children on your caseload.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • What You’ll Bring:
  • Currently a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or sitting for your BCBA exam within one month.
  • LBA (if applicable)
  • Willing to have a background check

Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication

  • Must have a reliable car and drivers license for commuting to the home of clients.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or behavior challenges with ABA.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
  • Bending and squatting for up to an hour per day.

Required to perform activities that entail fine and gross motor skills, bend kneel, squat sitting on floor level or in a chair, or standing for periods of time.

Golden Steps ABA provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, military/veteran status, or disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, or any other classification protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotions, terminations, layoffs, transfers and leaves of absence.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral assessmentData analysisTreatment planningClinical documentationDischarge planningCollaboration

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 47 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 36% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$74k–$89kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $86k–$98k)219 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$93k median in Tennessee$92k nationally (+1%)18 state / 1,401 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Tennessee36 active2,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 36% no call · 83% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$24k loan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment2,933 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. At the posted ~$82k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 13 employers
10
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
14
$110k-120k
10
$120k-130k
1
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
Loan repayment
67% this job
Relocation assistance
41%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99Contract

Advisa Care · Las Vegas, Nevada

$120k-$130k
#2

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Action Behavior Centers · La Porte, Texas

$93k-$127k
#3

BCBA Clinical Director

$127k
#4

Clinical Director (BCBA)

$115k-$125k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

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 Golden Steps ABA

Mental Health Care
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive PTO
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with Match
Tuition Assistance up to $24,000
CME Libraries

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.