Play Based Behavioral Technician

Cortica • Pasadena, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavioral Interventionists to provide life-changing 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 across home, school, and community settings. The position includes a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and ongoing professional development. Team members collaborate with families, supervisors, BCBAs, and specialists across fields including speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing. The pay range is $20.87–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and education. Part-time schedules are available in flexible five-, three-, or two-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's or master's degree is also listed as an education option.
• Ability to travel consistently 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 in collaboration 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 crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Benefits

• 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 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 a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED