Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, 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 model, combining neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build abilities, relationships, and skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work alongside families and clinicians in a collaborative, transdisciplinary care environment. The position offers part-time scheduling options of five, three, or two days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. New hires receive a fully paid, two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Compensation is $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education. The role requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma 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.
Tech-savvy 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.
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

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 opportunities.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Flexible scheduling options.