Behavior Technician – Hiring Now | Paid Training

Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our growing team and help us design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences.

About the role

Join a progressive, transdisciplinary team that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive. Apply a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, helping children recognize and build on their unique abilities while fostering positive relationships and skills across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA.
• Use evidence-based practices to create meaningful progress for families.
• Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
• Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
• Follow Cortica's crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus).
• Willingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (training provided).
• Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Thoughtfully designed, predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay, including:
  • Part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options.
  • Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
• Fully paid, comprehensive 2-week in-person orientation with hands-on training.
• Referral Bonus: Earn between $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and toll reimbursement in select areas.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
• Supportive environment with expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including progression to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
• Collaboration with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

About us

• Transdisciplinary Approach: Collaborate with experts in various fields to care for the whole child.
• Collaborative Process: Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.
• Strength-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Model: Focus on building on each child’s unique strengths rather than emphasizing deficits.

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