Behavior Technician (Paid-training)

Cortica•Mesa, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model and combines neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work closely with families and supervisors and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts. The position offers a pay range of $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education. It includes a comprehensive, fully paid, three-week in-person orientation and ongoing professional development. The posting describes part-time scheduling options of five, three, or two days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours. The role requires reliable transportation and consistent travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius. A post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review are required.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an education option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort using 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.
Travel between client sites using reliable transportation.

Benefits

Fully paid, three-week in-person orientation and 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.
Predictable schedules and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.
Support and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including progression to a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.
Collaboration with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.