Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education
• Thoughtfully Designed Schedules: Predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay, including part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3- or 2-day-per-week options and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays
• Fully Paid Training & Certification: Comprehensive 3-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training, a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) exam review, and full coverage of your exam fees
• Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals
• Cell Phone Stipend: Stay connected with support from us
• Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: We value your time on the road and include toll reimbursement in select areas
• 401(k) with Company Matching: Secure your future with our generous plan
• Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who champion your growth
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career by advancing to a BCBA role, ascending the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serving in a corporate support role
• Learn from Experts in Other Fields: Partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners

Your Impact & 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

Who We're Looking For

• Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!)
• High School or equivalent, bachelor's or master's degree
• Willingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (We provide all training!)
• 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

Our Inclusive Culture

• 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

Join Cortica's team and make a meaningful impact by applying a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model. Help children recognize and build on their unique abilities, fostering positive relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Be part of a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive.