Behavioral Technician

Cortica•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model that builds on each child’s abilities and supports skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work with families and clinicians to support individualized care and meaningful progress. The position includes a two-week, paid, in-person training and ongoing professional development. Technicians receive coaching and collaborate with Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, ABA Supervisors, BCBAs, and professionals from other disciplines. The posting describes part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, as well as opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. The pay range is $20.08 to $26.94 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; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Willingness to participate in two weeks of paid training in a clinic.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Familiarity with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

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 of $20.08 to $26.94 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay.
Flexible part-time options of two, three, or five days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Two weeks of fully paid, in-person orientation and hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250 to $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 BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.