Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Plainfield, IL

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care 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 informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, collect session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The role includes a two-week, in-person paid orientation with hands-on training, BCAT exam review, and exam-fee coverage. Employees are expected to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of their start date. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Cortica offers predictable schedules, including part-time options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. Pay is $20.21–$27.11 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
Willingness to obtain the BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savviness 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 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.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Two-week, in-person paid orientation with hands-on training and BCAT exam review.
Coverage of BCAT exam fees.
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 in-person and online professional development.
Expert coaching and support 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.
Predictable schedules with part-time options and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.