Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA
•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, 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 that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in collaboration with families and a transdisciplinary team of clinicians and specialists. Technicians receive a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. The position offers predictable schedules, with part-time options of two, three, or five days per week and opportunities to pick up Saturday hours. Career pathways include the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA roles, and corporate support roles. The listed pay range is $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children.
  • High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Supportive coaching 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.
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