Behavior Technician (Entry-Level)

Cortica•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to deliver care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model to help children build on their abilities and develop skills and relationships that generalize across home, school, and community settings. The approach combines neuroscience and developmental models. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, collect and document session data, and work with families and supervisors to support treatment goals. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, as well as completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica provides a three-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Career growth opportunities include advancement to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor's or master's degree is also listed as acceptable.
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 $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay.
Flexible part-time schedule options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully paid three-week in-person orientation and 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 experienced clinical staff.
Career advancement opportunities.