Behavioral Technician

Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play‑Based ABA)

Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our team and help design and deliver life‑changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. At Cortica, we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

• Pay Range: $23.99 to $32.19 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Fully Paid Training & Certification: 3‑week in‑person orientation, BCAT exam review and full exam fee coverage.
• Referral Bonus: Earn $250‑$500 for successful referrals.
• Cell Phone Stipend: Support to stay connected.
• Paid Drive Time & Mileage Reimbursement: Inclusive of toll reimbursement in select areas.
• 401(k) with Company Matching.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Continuous in‑person and online training.
• Supportive Environment: Coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors and ABA Supervisors.
• Career Advancement: Pathways to BCBA, Clinical Ladder advancement, or corporate support roles.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with BCBAs, speech‑language therapists, music therapy, occupational therapy, PT, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, nurse practitioners.

• 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.

• Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus).
• High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Willingness to obtain BCAT credential within 90 days of start date (training provided).
• Ability to travel between client sites within a 30‑40‑minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Tech‑savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

• 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 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 relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description.

Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance
Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.

Driving Requirement
This position requires the successful completion of a post‑offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.

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