Play- Behavior Technician

Cortica is looking for a Behavior Technician to join its growing team!

In this role, you will provide direct behavior therapy services to individuals with autism and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, growing healthcare company.

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics.

All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

• Attend Cortica’s orientation and complete Cortica’s Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) training
• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings
• Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA
• Work in the home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior-analytic care as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan
• Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection
• Work with families and supervisor to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, mandated reporting
• Serve as a representative of the Cortica Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, demonstrating professionalism with all families and colleagues in written and spoken communication as well as professional dress and demeanor
• In this role you are required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

• You have experience working with children, preferably children with autism.
• You are currently a Registered Behavior Technician or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or are willing to obtain the BCAT credential via Cortica’s training program within the first 45 days.
• You are available to work some days, late afternoons and evenings.
• You possess a valid California Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.
• You preferably have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates to thrive! We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time teammates including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.

Part-time employees who average between 26 and 29 hours during the week are eligible for sick time as well as medical, dental and vision benefits, in accordance with company policies, the employee handbook, and benefit plan provisions. We value our teammates and the experience they bring to their roles, and we are…