Behavior Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica•Needham, MA

5d•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 focuses on delivering strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming care that builds on each child’s unique abilities and supports skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. Cortica provides a four-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and coverage of exam fees. Technicians receive coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors, and can pursue career growth through the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or corporate support roles. The position involves working with experts across disciplines, including speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree also accepted.
Willingness to obtain the Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
Comfort 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 in collaboration with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for children and 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 $23.62–$31.69 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Four-week paid, in-person training and coverage of BCAT exam fees.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement; toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Collaboration with professionals across multiple clinical disciplines.