Behavior Therapist (Paid Certification)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Richmond, CA

8d•$25 - $33

About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based applied behavior analysis services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Technicians deliver one-to-one and group services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, and use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for children and their families. The role includes documenting session data, collaborating with families and supervisors, and following crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting. The position offers part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. New hires receive a two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and payment of exam fees. Candidates must be willing to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of starting and travel reliably between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. Cortica describes its approach as transdisciplinary, collaborative, strength-based, and neurodiversity-affirming. Behavior Technicians work with families and clinicians to develop individualized care plans and may collaborate with professionals in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors and medical practitioners. Career growth options include advancing to a BCBA role, progressing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
Willingness to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date.
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.

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

Pay range of $24.88 to $33.37 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay and flexible 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 training and orientation, BCAT exam review, and coverage of exam fees.
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 the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.