ABA Behavior Technician (Play-Based)

Cortica•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, combining neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build on their abilities and develop skills and positive relationships that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Technicians provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, and successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica offers fully paid, two-week in-person orientation and hands-on training, ongoing professional development, coaching, and opportunities for career advancement. The posting describes part-time schedules with flexible options of two, three, or five days per week, plus opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children; autism experience is a plus.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an education option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort using EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for families.
Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay and flexible two-, three-, or five-day-per-week part-time options.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully paid training and certification, including a two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a path toward a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.