Behavioral Technician

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Charlotte, NC

9d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Technicians use a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model focused on each child’s abilities and on developing skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. The approach combines neuroscience and developmental models and emphasizes collaboration with families and clinicians. The position provides one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implements positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, and documents session data to support treatment goals. Technicians collaborate with families and supervisors and follow crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting. The role includes two weeks of paid, in-person training and ongoing professional development, coaching, and opportunities for career advancement. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review is required.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Willingness to participate in two weeks of paid training in a clinic.
Ability to travel consistently 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

Hourly pay of $20.08 to $26.94, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible options of five, three, or two days per week for part-time roles.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Two weeks of fully paid, 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.
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 a corporate support role.