Entry-Level Behavior Technician – Play-Based Therapy

Cortica•Burlington, MA

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role combines one-to-one and group services with evidence-based behavior strategies, individualized treatment goals, and collaboration with families and clinicians. Technicians work alongside a transdisciplinary team and receive coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. The position offers a predictable schedule and a single direct rate of pay. Part-time schedules are available in five-, three-, or two-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Cortica provides a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA pathway, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as an acceptable education level.
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 Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Hourly pay range of $23.62 to $31.69, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible part-time options and opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.
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.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA pathway, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.