Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)
About The Position
Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, behavior-analytic care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to help children build skills and relationships that carry across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and is delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. The position includes a comprehensive, fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training. Behavior Technicians receive ongoing coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians and ABA supervisors and can pursue career advancement, including the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or a corporate support role. The work also involves collaboration with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also accepted.
- Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Technology proficiency 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 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.
Benefits
- Pay range of $21.18 to $28.42 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Predictable schedules with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- 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 Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
