Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Smyrna, TN (Hybrid)

BlueSprig; Smyrna (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off (15 days) and 9 holidays

Annual bonus up to $18,000

Sign-on bonus $5,000-$20,000

Professional development stipend

401(k) match

CEU access

Job summary

BlueSprig in Smyrna, TN is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead a team of behavior technicians and tailor ABA therapy for each child. You will design individualized intervention plans and collaborate with families and physicians to ensure high-quality care.

We value clinical judgment, autonomy, and a supportive team environment that prioritizes ethical practice and professional growth. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model, competitive compensation up to $101,000 in

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential required.
• Experience leading behavior technician teams.
• Experience delivering ABA therapy to children.
• Strong ethical judgment and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication with families and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of behavior technicians to deliver ABA therapy.
• Develop individualized intervention plans for each child.
• Collaborate with families and physicians to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Team Leadership

ABA Therapy

Job description

BlueSprig has a BCBA job opening in Smyrna, TN. As our Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you’ll lead a team of behavior technicians, build individualized intervention plans, and work with families and physicians to deliver tailored ABA therapy.

Looking for a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your voice is heard, and your expertise makes a real difference? At BlueSprig, we put clinicians first - because great client outcomes start with skilled and empowered providers. We offer BCBAs and BCaBAs the opportunity to lead with integrity, deliver high-quality care, and grow their careers in an environment that values ethical practice and genuine autonomy.

Total Annual Compensation up to $101,000

• Annual Salary $80,000 - $85,000
• Annual Individual Bonus $7,000 - $18,000 (paid monthly)
• Sign On Bonus $5,000-$20,000 (depending on start date and location)

Why BlueSprig?

• Flexible hybrid work options Hybrid work model with the option to work remotely one day per week as center operations allow, plus 15 paid days off and 9 holidays annually.
• Clear career pathway Defined path from Clinical Supervisor to Center Director, with 3.5 years of BCBA tenure vs. 1 year industry average, and nearly 50% of Center Directors promoted from within.
• Strong clinical support Access to five clinical committees/advisory boards, Grand Rounds, Annual Clinical Conference, and quarterly published clinical outcomes.
• Trained RBTs supporting you 92% of our BTs pass the BACB exam on the first try vs. 75% national average, supported by our accredited training system.
• Achieve more, earn more Clear clinical expectations plus a monthly bonus program with additional earning potential up to $18,000 annually.
• Continue to learn 24/7 access to 100+ free CEUs and a professional development stipend up to $1,000.
• Benefits that go beyond Comprehensive benefits including IVF/maternity support, dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, and 401(k) match.
• Performance that pays Annual merit-based salary increases.

Meet Our Team

Our Smyrna, TN center’s clinical leadership team brings years of experience serving children and families in the local community. At BlueSprig, many of our clinicians have grown their careers from BT (Behavior technician) to BCBA and beyond, creating a supportive, development-focused environment where team members can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Career Growth

With our nationwide network of 160 centers, you’ll have opportunities to advance your career in both clinical and operational paths - plus unique chances to participate in cutting-edge research through SprigLAB.

Associate Clinical Supervisor > Clinical Supervisor > Senior Clinical Supervisor > Associate Clinical Director > Clinical Director > Senior Clinical Director > Associate Director of Clinical Operations > Director of Clinical Operations > Senior Director of Clinical Operations

Research and Clinical Excellence

Collaborate with our esteemed Clinical Advisory Board, including

• Dr. Jane Howard, Ph.D., BCBA - Clinical Advisor
• Dr. Candice Allen, M.D. - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
• Dr. Michael R. Cummings, M.D. - Medical Director, University APIC Program
• Janell Van Cleve, M.S. Ed., CAS - Clinical Director, University APIC Program
• If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in an environment built for clinician success, join us at BlueSprig.

At BlueSprig, we are dedicated to ensuring a level playing field for all. As part of that, we work hard to maintain our Great Place To Work ® status so that everyone is rewarded fairly and earns opportunities for bringing their whole and best selves every day, to allow for the fulfillment of our mission to change the world for children with autism.

BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.