School Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Who We Are

Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence. We continuously “show up” for our kids because we fiercely believe in our vision, that all children can reach their fullest potential!

Supporting surrounding Murfreesboro Schools. 

Join Our Village as a BCBA

At Project Play, our Behavior Analysts help children grow into their fullest potential. Working across our school-based and clinic-based teams, you'll deliver individualized, compassionate care alongside other providers, always with the whole child in mind. You'll be joining a team that makes a real difference in our community every day.

We're looking for a BCBA who brings passion, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to their work with clients, families, and school teams. You'll use sound clinical judgment to shape each client's care, with direct support from a BCBA supervisor. You'll also have real autonomy over treatment recommendations, so you can tailor each plan and apply current research to deliver top-quality services. As a leader for our RBTs, you'll provide meaningful supervision and help raise the bar in the ABA field.

What You'll Do

Manage your caseload and deliver behavior change programming, with a wide range of skill assessments and matching curricula already built into CentralReach
Lead parent, caregiver, and teacher trainings that are practical and easy to follow
Complete initial assessments, reassessments, and functional behavior assessments on time
Supervise and support a team of Registered Behavior Therapists, making sure treatment is implemented with fidelity and that your team feels supported
Partner with the treatment team to collect data and create reports that show client progress and outcomes
Follow the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

Why BCBAs Choose Project Play

Hands-on, in-person support and supervision from leadership
Collaboration with fellow BCBAs and an interdisciplinary team of OTs, SLPs, PTs, and psychologists
Client Support and HR teams who handle insurance and administrative tasks, so you can focus on clients
Control over treatment plans, including goals, recommended hours, and your supervision schedule, with flexibility and work-from-home opportunities
Team meetings and social events that build a positive, connected culture
CEU opportunities on topics that interest you
Professional growth through roundtables and leadership opportunities

Our Culture

A clear mission and vision, with core values we live out every day
A workplace built on caring for our village
Client-first, trauma-informed care that allows ethical individualization for every child
Supportive, accessible leadership and management
An interdisciplinary model grounded in collaboration and learning

Benefits

Salaried or full-time hourly options (part-time available, just ask!)
Paid documentation time
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability coverage
CEU benefits
Mentorship and ongoing training
Online resources and therapy materials
Provided technology
Mileage reimbursement, depending on assignment
Paid school breaks (excluding summer)
Summers off

Qualifications

Master's degree in Special Education (preferred) or a related field
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB
Tennessee Behavior Analyst license through the Health-Related Board
Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the belief that every child can reach their fullest potential with the right support

Physical Requirements

Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull 30–50 lbs
Move quickly and easily, including getting up from the floor fast to assist clients
Frequently kneel, crouch, or stoop to support clients during sessions or respond to interfering behaviors
Use fine motor skills for writing, typing, and handling therapy materials
Work with individuals who may show physically aggressive, self-injurious, or socially inappropriate behaviors, and respond safely and effectively