Entry-Level Behavior Technician – Play-Based Therapy

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Burlington, MA

3d•$24 - $32

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 ABA model that focuses 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. The position offers part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Training includes a fully paid, two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on instruction. Behavior Technicians receive coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors, and collaborate with specialists across disciplines. The role 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; experience with autism is a plus.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed as acceptable.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Tech-savvy 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

Pay range of $23.62 to $31.69 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 in-person and online professional development and 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.
Collaboration with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.