Play Based Behavior Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•San Diego, CA

2d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care 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 on their abilities and develop skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. The work includes individual and group services and collaboration with families, supervisors, and professionals across disciplines. The position offers a predictable schedule and a single direct rate of pay. Part-time schedules are available in 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. New hires receive a four-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training. The role also provides coaching and ongoing professional development, with career paths including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is also accepted.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
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.
Interest in or experience with behavior analysis and neurodiversity-affirming care.

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.
Collaborate with professionals across disciplines in a transdisciplinary approach to care.
Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.

Benefits

Pay range of $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with part-time options of 5, 3, or 2 days per week.
Opportunity to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully paid, four-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 support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.