Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Mission Viejo, CA

8d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, behavior-analytic care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA model to help children develop abilities and skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Care is delivered through a transdisciplinary approach, in collaboration with families, clinicians, and professionals in fields including speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The position includes a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. Technicians receive ongoing training and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Career paths may include the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles. Schedules are described as predictable, with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Pay is $21.18–$28.42 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 education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Technical familiarity with electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with autistic children.

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 of $21.18–$28.42 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 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.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including progression to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.