A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$15-$25/hour, depending on certification and experience
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, daytime and afternoon hours
Accessible Hope:
Where the Learning Never Stops Accessible Hope is a small, relationship-focused ABA therapy center serving children ages 2-13. We're looking for kind, dependable people who are naturally good with children and have the heart of a teacher . At its core, ABA is teaching. We help children communicate, build relationships, play with others, participate in everyday life, become more independent, and develop skills that open up more of the world to them. If you're already an RBT and still love working with children but haven't always loved the organizations you've worked for, we'd especially like to meet you. We're deliberately small. We don't want RBTs to feel like interchangeable names on a staffing schedule, and we don't want children to feel like a collection of programs to get through. You'll know the children and families you work with, your teammates, and the BCBAs supervising you. No previous ABA experience or RBT certification is required either. We enjoy training people who are new to the field and have the character, dependability, curiosity, and ability to connect with children that we're looking for. What It's Like to Work Here We believe effective ABA begins with strong relationships. Data is important, but children are people first. We want our RBTs to know their students, enjoy being with them, understand when they're struggling, celebrate their progress, and become adults they trust. Our days are structured without being repetitive. A typical day can include individual and group teaching, communication and social activities, academics, play, cooking, P.E., outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and opportunities to practice independence throughout real activities. Just as importantly, support means actual access to people who can help you. You'll work alongside other RBTs, senior RBTs, and BCBAs and receive frequent face-to-face coaching and feedback. When a child is struggling or a program isn't working as expected, we want you asking for help—not feeling like you're on your own. We don't promise perfection. We do believe in being accessible to one another, solving problems together, and being straightforward about what we can and cannot provide. Flexible, Realistic Scheduling Our primary daytime program operates from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. , with additional sessions from 2:30-5:30 p.m. We ask team members to work at least 18 hours per week , but we'll build a regular schedule around your availability and available client hours. We take flexibility seriously, but we also take commitments seriously. Once we establish a schedule together, children and teammates depend on you to be consistently present and on time. There are no evening or weekend requirements. We also try to be realistic about hours. We don't hire people by promising schedules we don't reasonably expect our current client availability to support. Because client attendance can change, weekly hours cannot be guaranteed, but when a child cancels on the day of service, employees have the opportunity to complete other paid work during their scheduled time. What You'll Do As a Behavior Technician or RBT, you'll: Build positive, nurturing relationships with children with autism and other developmental needs Teach communication, social, play, school-readiness, academic, and independent-living skills Implement individualized teaching and behavior-support programs with BCBA supervision Participate in our structured, classroom-style daily program Collect accurate data and complete required documentation Collaborate closely with RBTs, senior RBTs, and BCBAs Participate in supervision, coaching, and professional development Communicate professionally and compassionately with families Help create an environment where children feel safe, respected, engaged, and excited to learn Challenging Behavior—and Real Support Most behavioral challenges we encounter involve frustration, transitions, difficult or nonpreferred activities, and tantrums. A minority of children may also engage in aggression, self-injury, or destructive behavior. Team members receive training and ongoing support to respond safely and compassionately. BCBAs and experienced RBTs are regularly present, and we intentionally provide additional support when children are experiencing significant behavioral challenges. We won't knowingly put you into a difficult clinical situation and simply expect you to figure it out alone. Who We're Looking For We're particularly interested in people who: Have the heart of a teacher and enjoy helping children learn Are warm, patient, playful, and able to build relationships with children Are dependable and consistently punctual Are curious about why children behave as they do Welcome coaching, learning, and constructive feedback Can remain calm and supportive during difficult moments Want to contribute to a small team rather than simply complete a shift and go home A bachelor's degree is not required . Experienced RBTs are strongly encouraged to apply. If you've had an ABA job where supervision was difficult to access, promises didn't match reality, schedules were constantly changing, or you felt unsupported when cases became difficult, we can't promise that every day here will be easy—but we can promise that those aren't things we consider acceptable or inevitable parts of being an RBT. We're also happy to train the right person with no ABA experience. We can teach ABA. We're looking first for people who care about children, are eager to learn, and can be counted on. Professional Development If you're not yet an RBT, Accessible Hope pays for the required 40-hour training, competency assessment, examination fee, and background check for employees we're training to become certified. Employees pursuing BCBA certification may also be eligible to complete all of their supervised fieldwork through Accessible Hope, with BCBA supervision available at no charge. Ongoing clinical training and professional development are part of working here, not something reserved for when there's a problem. Compensation Certified RBTs earn $20-$25/hour , depending on relevant experience and demonstrated competence. Candidates hired without RBT certification are paid $15/hour during the certification process , with certification costs paid by Accessible Hope. Compensation increases are available as employees gain experience and demonstrate competence. Required staff meetings, training, and professional development are paid. About Accessible Hope Accessible Hope, LLC is a local multidisciplinary therapy and consulting organization serving children and families in Nashville and beyond. Our Antioch center serves a diverse community of children and families from many cultural, linguistic, religious, and secular backgrounds. We're a small, supportive, creative team. We take our work seriously without wanting our workplace—or children's therapy—to feel impersonal or institutional. If you're good at being an RBT but have wondered whether you still want to work in ABA, we'd particularly like to talk with you. How to Apply Apply through Indeed or contact: Joshua Mann VP of Administration joshua@accessiblehope.com
