ABA Behavior Technician (Play-Based)

Cortica•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, behavior-analytic care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is delivered through individualized plans developed in collaboration with families and clinicians, within a transdisciplinary team that includes behavioral, therapy, medical, and counseling professionals. The position offers part-time schedules with options to work two, three, or five days per week, plus opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Pay is $21.73–$29.15 per hour, based on experience and education. New hires receive a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and certification support. The role 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.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an educational background.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed in collaboration 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 as required.

Benefits

Pay range of $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with part-time options of two, three, or five days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training and certification.
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.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.