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Wellspring Learning Centers
Nashville, Tennessee

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Call expectations
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Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Be a part of our team of professionals and help us Take ABA Learning to the Next Level in Nashville.

At Wellspring you’ll be part of a new, state-of-the-art 7,700 sq ft square foot facility that has been designed to provide an engaging and interactive environment with only the best equipment and accommodations for clients and staff.

Our mission is to elevate ABA therapy with next-level centers, through engaging parents as partners, and by embedding professionalism in all we do. We are currently hiring for our Southeast Nashville location. We are dedicated to creating an enjoyable environment of professionalism, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Our BCBA's are responsible for providing support to individuals and families in Wellspring Centers. Core responsibilities include training clinical staff, ensuring adequate clinical programming for clients, and providing qualify supervision and training to our children and families.

This position works closely with the center's clinical director to ensure clinical and center operation are streamlined and consistent with our model. The BCBA reports to the Clinical Director.

Job Duties

Strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors

Provide Supervision to Technicians Working with Clients

Promotes a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans

Promotes management and oversight to clinical staff, serving as a resource and guide for clinical and professional skills. Advise clinicians on their professional development

Participate in modeling activities as needed, providing instruction on ABA techniques management of behavior and data collection techniques applicable to the client.

  • Lead by example with integrity and humility. Seek to serve our children and families
  • Ensure a robust training program for staff and families, own related KPIs.
  • Develop creative learning and collaboration opportunities as appropriate

Stay current with best practices and research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and autism treatment. Incorporate this knowledge into services provided

Interface with key outsourced funcitons for new center opening and ongoing operations, including human resources and compliance

Meet and maintain weekly impact hours requirement

Supervise a caseload of 10 clients

Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to reach replacement behaviors to reduce maladaptive behaviors.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • Completed or plan to complete 8-hour supervision training per BACB requirements.
  • Ability to work with a variety of clients in regards to age, functionality, and with clinical support comfortable managing multiple components of clinical organization, and being evaluated based on associated KPIs
  • Excellent at working with people. High integrity, elads by example, proactive about solving problems
  • Exhibit servant leadership with a positive and compassionate attitude

Experience with CentralReach Preferred

Self-directed, able to tackle large projects with minimal direction.

Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

  • Excited about elevating ABA therapy in Nashville and helping young children on the autism spectrum.
  • How We Will Help You Succeed & Grow
  • Competitive salary
  • Earn up to $90,000 with bonuses
  • In-depth training in a supportive and familiar work environment as you grow your career in ABA
  • No non-competes or contracts
  • Quarterly Bonus paid out Quarterly
  • 23 days a year of Paid Time Off including 9 holidays
  • $750 Professional development stipend
  • Apple Macbook and Ipad provided
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company 401(k)
  • Personalized direct clinical and administrative support
  • State-of-the-art industry technology and software to maximize client outcomes
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other professionals in our clinics
  • Monthly trainings
  • Solely in Clinic services
  • Weekly meetings with your Clinical Director to provide clinical and professional support
  • We look forward to having you join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA is responsible for providing clinical supervision to technicians, ensuring high-quality programming for clients, and training staff and families. They work closely with the Clinical Director to maintain consistent operations and clinical standards within the center.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AssessmentStaff TrainingTreatment PlanningClinical OperationsProblem Solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Wellspring Learning Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 22% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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

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About Wellspring Learning Centers

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary up to $90,000 with bonuses
Quarterly bonus
23 days PTO including 9 holidays
$750 professional development stipend
Apple Macbook and iPad provided
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance