Play-Based Therapist

Cortica•San Marcos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking 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 model that builds on each child’s unique abilities and supports skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models and is delivered collaboratively with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, use evidence-based practices, and document session data to track treatment goals. They collaborate with families and supervisors, follow crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting, and travel between client sites. Cortica offers fully paid, two-week in-person orientation, ongoing development and coaching, and opportunities for career advancement. Part-time schedules are available with flexible options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an educational background option.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort 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 support meaningful progress for families.
Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
Follow crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay of $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single direct rate of pay.
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 training.
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.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.