Behavioral Technician

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Charlotte, NC

2d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care for 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. Technicians receive two weeks of paid, in-person orientation and hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from clinical leaders. They collaborate with families and clinicians across disciplines, including speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. 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. Pay is $20.08–$26.94 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

Experience working with children; experience with autism is a plus.
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree also accepted.
Willingness to participate in two weeks of paid, in-clinic training.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Technology proficiency 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.

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.

Benefits

Paid two-week in-person orientation and 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 pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay.
Flexible part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.