Play-Based Therapist

Cortica•San Marcos, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide naturalistic, play-based ABA care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The position uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that builds on each child’s abilities and supports positive relationships and skills across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models and is delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. Technicians provide both individual and group services, implement behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, track treatment goals, and work closely with families and supervisors. The role includes travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Cortica offers a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, expert coaching, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree also accepted.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Technical proficiency 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.
Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Interest in career advancement toward a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.

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

Pay of $20.57–$27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules and a single, direct rate of pay.
Flexible 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 a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.