Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)

Cortica•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) services 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 informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. Technicians provide individual and group services, implement behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document treatment data, and work with families and supervisors to support meaningful progress. The role involves traveling between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Cortica provides a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, expert coaching, and career advancement opportunities. Part-time schedules are available in flexible five-, three-, or two-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also accepted.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy and able to use EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 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.
Fully paid, 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.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including progression to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts in other clinical fields.