Entry Level Behavior Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Laguna Beach, CA

1d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, combining neuroscience and developmental approaches to help children build skills and relationships that carry over across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. New hires receive a two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training. The posting describes part-time schedule options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also listed.
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

Pay range of $21.18 to $28.42 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible two-, three-, or five-day-per-week part-time options.
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 and training, both in person and online.
Expert coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.