Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica • Mission Viejo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide life-changing care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, combining neuroscience and developmental models to help children build on their unique abilities, develop positive relationships, and strengthen skills that carry across home, school, and community settings.

Behavior Technicians provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, use evidence-based practices, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position includes a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training and ongoing professional development. Team members receive coaching and collaborate with experts across behavioral health and related clinical disciplines.

The role requires reliable transportation and consistent travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. Cortica describes predictable scheduling and offers part-time options of five, three, or two days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school education 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.
• Technology proficiency 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 create 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

• 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 opportunities.
• Supportive coaching 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.
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED