Play-Based Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•San Marcos, CA

5d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking 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 unique abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is developed collaboratively with families and clinicians and informed by neuroscience and developmental models. Behavior 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 role also offers opportunities for career advancement, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA pathways, and corporate support roles. Work involves travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy, including familiarity 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 $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options for part-time roles.
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.
Expert coaching and a supportive, collaborative environment.
Career advancement opportunities, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, BCBA pathway, and corporate support roles.
Collaboration with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.