Behavioral Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•La Mesa, CA

3d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide behavior-analytic care for 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 positive relationships that carry across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document treatment data, and collaborate with families and clinical supervisors. The role includes a four-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and ongoing professional development. Candidates need experience working with children, a high school education or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and familiarity with EMR systems and Microsoft Office. Autism experience is a plus. The posting describes part-time schedule options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Pay is $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education. The position requires a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
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.

Benefits

Four-week, fully paid, 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.
Support and coaching 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.
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay.