Play-Based Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•San Marcos, CA

5d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach, combining neuroscience and developmental models to help children build skills and relationships that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work with families and clinical professionals to deliver individualized care and support meaningful progress. The position includes a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Career paths may include the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or a corporate support role. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. The employer requires a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Reliable transportation and ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.
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.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay of $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully 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.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA roles, and corporate support roles.
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.