Behavior Therapist

About the role

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. At Cortica, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

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!).
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (within a 30–40-minute drive radius).
• Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $23.62 to $31.69 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: 4-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and full coverage of exam fees.
• Referral Bonus: $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement (toll reimbursement in select areas).
• 401(k) with Company Matching.
• Ongoing Professional Development: 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.
• Career Advancement: opportunities to advance to a BCBA role, ascend the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serve in a corporate support role.
• Learn from Experts in Other Fields: partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

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.