Behavior Therapist (Paid Certification)

Cortica•Richmond, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model and a transdisciplinary approach, combining neuroscience and developmental models to help children build skills and relationships that carry across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians collaborate with families, clinicians, and professionals across fields to support individualized care plans. The position offers predictable scheduling, including part-time options, and paid training and certification support. New hires attend a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and BCAT exam review; Cortica covers the exam fees. Candidates are expected to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of their start date. The role involves travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees are also considered.
Willingness to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
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.
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 in collaboration 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 range of $24.88 to $33.37 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.
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 and 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.
Opportunity to collaborate with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.