Behavioral Technician; Paid Training

Title: Behavioral Technician (Paid Training)

Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavioral 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.

• Pay Range: $20.87 – $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Fully Paid Training & Certification: 3‑week in‑person orientation, hands‑on training, BCAT exam review and fee coverage.
• Referral Bonus:
  Earn $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Cell Phone Stipend.
• Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement, including toll reimbursement where applicable.
• 401(k) with Company Matching.
• Ongoing Professional Development.
• Supportive Environment with coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
• Career Advancement:
  Path to BCBA, ascent of the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration with BCBAs, speech‑language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and 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 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.

• 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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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

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